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Worksheets7- Electricity and Magnetism
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
magnet field
the space all around a magnet where the force of the magnet can act
a type of energy that can be seen in the form of light
the area where electric charges are stored
a region where gravity is stronger than in other areas
electromagnet
a coil that has a soft iron core and that acts as a magnet when an electric current is in the coil
a permanent magnet made of steel
a device that generates electricity using magnetic fields
a type of magnet that only works at high temperatures
Magnetic North Pole
An area pointed to by a compass based on the Earth's magnetism. This location will change over time.
A fixed point on the Earth's surface that does not change.
The point where the Earth's magnetic field is strongest and remains constant.
A location that is determined by the position of the sun at noon.
series circuit
An electric circuit with a single path
An electric circuit with multiple paths
A circuit that only works with batteries
A circuit that can store energy
Electroscope
An instrument used to detect electric charge
A device for measuring temperature
A tool for measuring distance
An apparatus for generating electricity
Insulator
A material that allows electrons to move freely
A material that conducts electricity well
A material in which electrons are not able to move easily
A material that reflects heat effectively
parallel circuit
A circuit that contains more than one path for current flow.
A circuit that has only one path for current flow.
A circuit that can only operate at high voltage.
A circuit that is used to connect batteries in series.
magnetic pole
The ends of a magnetic object, where the magnetic force is strongest.
A type of electrical charge that attracts metals.
A region in space with no magnetic field.
The center of a magnet where the force is neutral.
Battery
A device that converts chemical energy to electrical energy
A device that stores electrical energy
A device that generates heat energy
A device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy
electric circuit
a complete, unbroken path through which electric charges can flow
a device that stores electrical energy
a type of electrical appliance
a method of generating electricity
electric current
The continuous flow of electric charges through a material
A temporary flow of electric charges
The static accumulation of electric charges
The flow of electric charges in a vacuum
fuse
A safety device with a thin metal strip that will melt if too much current passes through a circuit
A device that stores electrical energy for later use
A type of circuit breaker that can be reset
A component that increases the voltage in a circuit
circuit breaker
A device that increases the voltage in a circuit
A reusable safety switch that breaks the circuit when the current becomes too high
A tool used for measuring electrical current
A type of fuse that cannot be reset
electrical conductivity
the ability of an object to transfer electric current
the resistance of an object to electric current
the capacity of an object to store electric charge
the speed at which electric current flows through a conductor
transformer
A device that increases or decreases the voltage of alternating current
A device that stores electrical energy
A device that converts direct current to alternating current
A device that measures electrical resistance
static electricity
A buildup of charges on an object.
A type of electrical current that flows continuously.
The process of charging an object by rubbing it with another material.
A phenomenon that occurs only in wet conditions.
Van der Graaf generator
an electrostatic generator that operates by transferring electrical charge from a moving belt (static electricity) to a terminal
a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
a type of battery that stores electrical energy for later use
a generator that produces electricity through chemical reactions
conductor
A device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.
A material that resists the flow of electricity
A type of insulation used in electrical wiring
A tool used for measuring electrical current
Resistor
An electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current
A device that amplifies electrical signals
A component that stores electrical energy
A tool used to measure electrical resistance
temporary magnet
a magnet made from a material that easily loses its magnetism
a magnet that is always strong and permanent
a magnet that can only be used in high temperatures
a magnet that is made from rare earth materials
