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Elec./Magnetism
Vocabulary for Electricity and Magnetism
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atom | tiny particles that all matter is made up of |
| electron | particle with a negative charge |
| static electricity | buildup of electrical charge on an object |
| electrical discharge | jump of electrons from one object to another |
| electrical energy | movement of electrons |
| electric current | flow of electrons through a wire |
| electrical circuit | path that an electric current takes |
| load | any device that uses current |
| closed circuit | complete path for the flow of electric current |
| open circuit | imcomplete path for the flow of electric current |
| conductor | material that lets electric current pass through it |
| insulator | material that blocks the flow of electric current |
| variable | something that can vary, or change |
| prediction | statement about what is likely to happen |
| magnet | metal object that can pull some other metal objects towards itself |
| pole | two parts on a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest |
| attract | pull closer together |
| repel | push away from each other |
| magnetic field | area around a magnet where it can pull or push |
| data | pieces of information |
| conclusion | explains what the investigation shows |
| electromagnet | a magnet made by using electric current |