Electricity and Magnetism Concepts

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What is a great conductor of energy?

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Metal

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is when electrons jump from one thing to another.

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What is the area around an electric charge that experiences force?

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Electric field.

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What forces are caused by moving charges?

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Electric forces.

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What are the ends of a magnet referred to as?

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North and South.

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What is the definition of electricity?

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Electricity is the flow of electric charge.

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What is a circuit?

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A circuit is a closed loop that allows electricity to flow.

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What is the difference between conductors and insulators?

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Conductors allow electricity to flow easily, while insulators resist the flow of electricity.

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What is a magnetic field?

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A magnetic field is the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.

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What is the role of electrons in electricity?

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Electrons are negatively charged particles that flow through conductors to create electric current.