Electricity and Magnetism Study Guide

A force of attraction/repulsion due to the spin of electrons.

• Electricity
• Magnetism
• Current
• Ohm

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A machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.

• Generator
• Motor
• Parallel circuit
• Ohm

A completed path for the transfer of electricity

• generator
• motor
• circuit

A circuit with 2 or more paths

• Direct current
• Alternating current
• Series circuit
• Parallel circuit

An electric current flowing in one direction only

• direct current
• alternating current
• series circuit
• parallel circuit

A strong, short-lived magnet created by a looped current.

• Electromagnet
• Current
• Electricity
• Generator

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When two magnets repel each other which poles are facing each other?

• North and South
• South and North
• North and North
• Positive and Negative

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What is a conductor?

• A material that stops electric current from flowing
• A material that allows electric current to flow easily

What is an insulator?

• A material that DOES NOT allow electric current to flow
• A material that DOES allow electric current to flow

What is static electricity?

• The buildup of neutrons
• Electricity flowing through a current
• Particles staying still
• The buildup of electric charges on an object

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