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Unit 3
Electricity and Magnetism
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Electric Charge | A property that leads to electromagnetic interactions between the particles that make up matter |
| Static Electricty | The buildup of electric charge on an object |
| Electrical Conductor | A material through which charges can move freely(Many are metals) |
| Electrical Insulator | A material through which charges can not move easily(Plastic, rubber, glass, and dry air are examples) |
| Semiconductor | A special class of materials that conduct electric charge better than electrical insulators but not as well as electric conductors(Their properties allow them to be used to control the flow of charge) |
| Electric Current | The rate of flow of electric charges |
| Voltage | The amount of work required to move each unit of charge between two points(Expressed in volts(V)) |
| Resistance | The opposition to the flow of electric charge |
| Electric Curcuits | A complete, closed circuit in which electric charges can flow |
| Series Circuit | A circuit in which all parts are connected in a row that forms one path for the electric charges to follow |
| Parallel Circuit | A circuit in which electric charges have more than one path that they can follow |
| Magnetic Pole | The ends of magnets |
| Magnetic Force | A push or a pull created when you bring two magnets together |
| Magnetic Field | The area surrounding a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected |
| Magnet | Any material that attracts iron or objects made of iron |
| Electromagnetism | When electric currents and magnetic fields interact with each other |
| Electromagnet | A solenoid around an iron core that combines the magnetic field of the solenoid with the magnetic field of the magnetized iron core |