Electricity and Magnetism Worksheet

Define the term 'Electron' in your own words and provide an example where applicable.

• An electron is a subatomic particle with a negative electric charge, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids. Example: Electrons flow through wires to create electric current.

• An electron is a positively charged particle found in the nucleus of an atom. Example: Electrons are responsible for holding the nucleus together.

• An electron is a neutral particle that does not participate in electricity. Example: Electrons are found only in gases.

• An electron is a type of energy wave that travels through space. Example: Electrons are used in radio transmissions.

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Define the term 'Electric Force' in your own words and provide an example where applicable.

• Electric force is the force of attraction or repulsion between two charged objects. Example: The force that causes a balloon to stick to a wall after being rubbed on hair.

• Electric force is the energy stored in a battery. Example: A battery powering a flashlight.

• Electric force is the movement of electrons in a wire. Example: Current flowing through a circuit.

• Electric force is the resistance to motion between two surfaces. Example: Friction between shoes and the ground.

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Define the term 'Electric Field' in your own words and provide an example where applicable.

• An electric field is a region around a charged object where the object's electric force is exerted on other charged objects. Example: The space around a charged balloon where it can attract small pieces of paper.

• An electric field is the flow of electrons through a conductor. Example: Current flowing in a wire.

• An electric field is the area where magnetic forces are strongest. Example: The space around a magnet attracting iron filings.

• An electric field is the region where sound waves travel. Example: The area around a speaker emitting music.

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Define the term 'Magnet' in your own words and provide an example where applicable.

• A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field and attracts materials like iron. Example: A refrigerator magnet holding a note on a fridge.

• A magnet is a device that only repels plastic materials. Example: A plastic ruler pushing away another plastic ruler.

• A magnet is an object that produces electricity when placed near water. Example: A magnet generating power in a glass of water.

• A magnet is a tool used to measure temperature. Example: A magnet showing the temperature in a room.

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Define the term 'Magnetism' in your own words and provide an example where applicable.

• Magnetism is a force of attraction or repulsion that acts at a distance due to a magnetic field, usually produced by magnets or electric currents. Example: The force that makes a compass needle point north.

• Magnetism is the process of converting electrical energy into heat energy. Example: A toaster heating up.

• Magnetism is the ability of a material to conduct electricity. Example: Copper wire in circuits.

• Magnetism is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight. Example: Photosynthesis in leaves.

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Define the term 'Magnetic Force' in your own words and provide an example where applicable.

• Magnetic force is the force exerted by a magnet on other magnets or magnetic materials. Example: The force that pulls a paperclip toward a magnet.

• Magnetic force is the energy produced by the sun that causes objects to move.

• Magnetic force is the attraction between two electrically charged objects in water.

• Magnetic force is the pressure applied by wind on moving vehicles.

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Define the term 'Magnetic Pole' in your own words and provide an example where applicable.

• A magnetic pole is one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest, called the north and south poles. Example: The ends of a bar magnet.

• A magnetic pole is a point where electricity is generated in a magnet. Example: The center of a bar magnet.

• A magnetic pole is the area of a magnet that repels all metals. Example: The middle of a horseshoe magnet.

• A magnetic pole is a region where magnets lose their strength. Example: The sides of a bar magnet.

Define the term 'Magnetic Field' in your own words and provide an example where applicable.

• A magnetic field is the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected. Example: The area around a horseshoe magnet where iron filings align.

• A magnetic field is the region where sound waves travel. Example: The area around a speaker where music can be heard.

• A magnetic field is the area where light bends around objects. Example: The shadow formed behind a book.

• A magnetic field is the space where heat is transferred from one object to another. Example: The warmth felt near a heater.

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Define the term 'Charge' in your own words and provide an example where applicable.

• Charge is a property of matter that causes it to experience a force when placed in an electric or magnetic field. Example: Static electricity on a balloon after rubbing it on hair.

• Charge is the amount of mass an object has. Example: A rock weighing 2 kg.

• Charge is the speed at which an object moves. Example: A car traveling at 60 km/h.

• Charge is the temperature of an object. Example: Water boiling at 100°C.

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The two types of electric charge and their interaction with each other are:

• Positive and negative; like charges repel and unlike charges attract each other.

• Positive and neutral; all charges attract each other.

• Negative and neutral; like charges attract and unlike charges repel each other.

• Positive and negative; like charges attract and unlike charges repel each other.