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4.P.1.1
4.P.1.1 ScienceVocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Attract | To cause to draw near |
| Compass | A device used to determine geographical direction, usually consisting of a magnetic needle mounted so that it points to magnetic north. |
| Electricity | Electric current used as a source of power |
| Electromagnet | A magnet that consists of a coil of insulated wire wrapped around an iron core that becomes magnetized only when an electric current flows through the wire. |
| Energy | Usable heat or power |
| Charge | To fill with an amount of electrical energy |
| Magnet | A stone, piece of metal, or other solid that has the property, either natural or induced, of attracting iron or steel. |
| Magnetic field | A condition in the region of space around a magnet or an electric current, in which a magnetic force exists. |
| Repel | To be resistant to |
| Static electricity | An electric charge accumulated on an insulated body. |
| Conduct | To be a medium for; transmit: |
| Magnetism | The study of magnets and their effects. |