Electricity and Magnetism

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What is electricity?

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Electricity is a form of energy that involves the flow of electrical charges.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is the pushing or pulling force caused by a magnet.

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What is a conductor?

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

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily.

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What does it mean if an object is positively charged?

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It means the object has more protons than electrons.

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What does it mean if an object is negatively charged?

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It means the object has more electrons than protons.

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What is a neutral charge?

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A neutral charge means an object has an equal number of protons and electrons.

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What is static electricity?

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

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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 an electric circuit?

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An electric circuit is a closed loop that allows electricity to flow.