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Electricty & Magnets
Question | Answer |
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Matter | Anything that has mass and takes up space. |
Atom | The simplest form of matter, made of protons (p+), neutrons (n0), and electrons (e-). |
Static electricity | A charge imbalance that results in the build up of excess electric charge on an object. |
Law of Conservation of Charge | Charge cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred; net electric charge is always constant. |
Electric Field | Area surrounding charged particles/objects within which a force can be exerted on other charged particles/objects. |
Electroscope | Tool used to detect the presence and magnitude of an electric charge. |
Conductors | Materials that allow e- to flow easily; readily conduct electric charge. |
Insulators | Materials that block the flow of e- through them. |
Conduction | Transfer of electrons through direct contact between objects. |
Friction | Transfer of electrons through rubbing objects. |
Induction | Transfer of electrons through electric fields working over a distance. |
Static Discharge | The sudden flow of electric charge between two charged objects, due to a build up of static electricity. |
Grounding | Process of removing excess charge on an object by transferring e- to another object to neutralize the electrical imbalance. |
Electric Current | (I) the net movement of electric charge in a single direction. Measured in Amperes (Amps). |
Voltage Difference | (V) the push (force) that causes charge to move. Measured in Volts (V). |
Circuit | A closed path an electric current flows through. |
Battery | A device that converts chemical energy to electrical energy. |
Resistance | (R) the tendency of a material to oppose the flow of electrons through it. Measured in Ohms (Ω) |
Ohm’s Law | The amount of current is directly proportional to the voltage difference. |
Ohm's Law Equation | V = IR |
Series Circuit | Current has only one path to travel through. |
Parallel Circuit | Contains more than one path for current to travel through. |
Magnetism | Property of some materials that allows them to give off an attractive or repulsive force. |
Magnet | A material that gives off an external magnetic field, making it possible to apply a force over a distance. |
Magnetic Field | External force given off by a magnet; strongest at the poles. |
Ferromagnetism | Phenomenon where objects placed in a strong magnetic field become magnetized due to the poles within their atoms aligning (all e- in same direction). |
Electromagnet | Temporary magnet made by placing a piece of iron inside a current carrying coil of wire. |
Electric Motor | Device that uses an electromagnet to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. |
Generator | Device that uses an electromagnet to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. |