Electric and Magnetic Forces

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What is a Magnetic Field?

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The area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.

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What is an Electric Field?

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The area around an electric charge that experiences the force exerted by the charge.

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What happens when a positive atom meets a negative atom?

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They are attracted to each other.

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What is an Electromagnet?

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A force that works by combining electric and magnetic forces.

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What creates Magnetism?

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When electrons all spin in the same direction.

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What is Electric Current?

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The flow of electric charge through a conductor.

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What is Static Electricity?

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An imbalance of electric charges within or on the surface of a material.

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What is the difference between Electric Force and Magnetic Force?

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Electric Force acts between charged objects, while Magnetic Force acts between magnets or moving charges.

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What is the role of Electrons in electricity?

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Electrons are negatively charged particles that flow to create electric current.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electric charges to flow easily, such as metals.