WorksheetsElectricity and Magnetism Vocab
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
A material with a high electrical resistance. Does NOT allow electrical energy to pass through easily.
insulator
conductor
electric charge
conduction
A complete path through which electric current can flow
electric charge
magnetic field
electrical circuit
static electricity
Two kinds of magnetic poles
positive/negative
North/South
polarization
magnetic field
A tiny imbalance between positive and negative charge on an object.
static discharge
friction
induction
static electricity
A material with a low electrical resistance. It allows electrical energy to be passed through easily.
insulator
induction
conductor
conduction
a force that opposes motion between two surfaces.
conduction
induction
friction
magnetic field
Two kinds of electric charge
North/South
Positive/Negative
protons/electrons
neutrons/nucleus
A material that remains magnetic without outside energy being supplied.
electromagnet
Permanent magnet
solenoid
temporary magnet
a region around a charged particle or object within which a force would be exerted on other charged particles or objects.
magnetic field
gravitational field
electrical field
ferromagnetic field
The influence created by a magnet that exerts forces on other magnets
magnetic field
electrical field
gravitational field
ferromagnetic field
A fundamental property of matter that can be either positive or negative
electric field
magnetic force
electric force
electric charge
the region of space surrounding a object in which another object experiences a force of gravitational attraction.
magnetic field
electrical field
ferromagnetic field
gravitational field
unit of electrical potential energy
ampere
volt
Joule
Newtons
Using a moving magnet to create electric current or voltage
conduction
friction
electromagnetic induction
induction
determines how much current flows for a given voltage
volt
ampere
resistance
resistor
unit of electric current
volt
Joule
Newtons
ampere
A magnet made with wires and an electric current
permanent magnet
electromagnet
generator
motor
A metal, like iron, which has strong magnetic properties
electromagnet
metalloids
permanent magnet
Ferromagnetic metal
a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
electric motor
electric generator
electroscope
electromagnet
a device used to tell if an object is charged
electric motor
electric generator
electroscope
magnet
