Electricity, Magnets, & Electromagnetism

Front

All wires used to carry electricity should be covered with ______.

Back

an insulating material.

Front

An area where a magnetic force can be detected is a _____________ ________.

Back

magnetic field.

Front

The atoms in metals have electrically charged ________________ surrounding a ______________________.

Back

electrons / nucleus.

Front

Magnetic fields are created by _______ electric charges.

Back

moving.

Front

As electrons move, they make __________.

Back

magnetic fields.

Front

What is electricity?

Back

Electricity is the flow of electric charge, typically through a conductor.

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field, attracting certain materials like iron.

Front

What is an electromagnet?

Back

An electromagnet is a type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

Static electricity is the accumulation of electric charge on the surface of objects.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A conductor is a material that allows electric charges to flow through it easily.