Electricity & Magnetism Vocab. Set #2

A(n) __________ is the invisible area around a magnet where magnetic forces can act.

• Magnetic field

• Electric current

• Magnetic pole

• Electromagnet

A(n) __________ is the push or pull that a magnet exerts on magnetic materials.

• Magnetic force

• Electric charge

• Magnetic field

• Voltage

The strength or size of a force or quantity is called its __________.

• Magnitude

• Direction

• Velocity

• Frequency

A(n) ____________ is a type of electric charge often carried by electrons.

• Positive charge

• Negative charge

• Neutral charge

• Static charge

A(n) ____________ is a magnet made from a material that keeps its magnetism for a long time.

• Temporary magnet

• Electromagnet

• Permanent magnet

• Induced magnet

____________ describes the orientation of the magnetic north and south poles in a magnet.

• Magnetic field

• Magnetic domain

• Magnetic polarity

• Magnetic flux

A(n) ____________ is a type of electric charge often carried by protons.

• Negative charge

• Neutral charge

• Positive charge

• Static charge

____________ occurs when two like charges or magnetic poles push away from each other.

• Attraction

• Repulsion

• Conduction

• Induction

When you rub your feet on a carpet and get a shock, that is an example of ____________.

• Conduction

• Induction

• Static electricity

• Magnetism

What is the force that pulls opposite charges or poles together?

• Gravitational force

• Magnetic force

• Electrostatic force

• Nuclear force