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Elec. and Magnetism
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Electric Charge | A property that leads to elctromagnetic interactions |
| Static Electricity | The buildup of electric charge on an object. |
| Electrical Conductor | A material through which charges can move freely |
| Electric Insulator | A material through which charges can't move easily. |
| Semiconductor | A special class of materials that conduct electric charge better than electrical insulators but not as well as conductors |
| Electric Current | The rate of flow of electric charges |
| Resistance | The opposition to the flow of electric charges |
| Voltage | The amount of work required to move each unit of charge between two points |
| Electric Circuit | A complete, closed path through which electric charges can flow. |
| Series Circuit | All parts are connected in a row that forms one path for the electric charges to follow. |
| Parallel Circuit | Electric charges have more than one path that they can follow |
| Magnet | Any material that attracts iron or objects made of iron |
| Magnetic Pole | The ends of a magnet |
| Magnetic Force | The push or pull when you bring two magnets together |
| Magnetic Field | The area surrounding a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected |