Electricity and Magnetism

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What is the force that pushes electricity through a circuit?

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Voltage

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What unit is used to measure voltage?

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Volts

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What do electric motors convert?

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Electrical energy into mechanical energy.

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What happens when two bar magnets repel each other?

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The poles of the magnets push away from each other.

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What factors affect a material's resistance?

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Thickness, length, and temperature.

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What is the unit of electric current?

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Amperes (Amps).

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What is the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance?

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Ohm's Law: Voltage = Current x Resistance.

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What is a circuit?

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A closed loop that allows electricity to flow.

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What is the difference between series and parallel circuits?

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In series, components are connected end-to-end; in parallel, components are connected across the same voltage source.

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What is magnetism?

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A force that can attract or repel certain materials, typically associated with magnets.

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