Fast and Curious / Electromagnetic Forces

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What is a magnet?

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An object that attracts iron and other materials that have magnetic qualities similar to iron.

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What is magnetic potential energy?

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Stored energy due to the interactions of magnetic poles in a magnetic field.

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What is a magnetic pole?

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The place on a magnet where the force it exerts is the strongest.

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What is induction in the context of charging an object?

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Charging an object without touching it.

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What does it mean for a particle to be electrically neutral?

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A particle with equal amounts of positive charge and negative charge.

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What is an electric field?

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A region around a charged object where other charged objects experience a force.

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What is conduction?

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The process of transferring electric charge through direct contact.

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What is a magnetic domain?

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A region within a magnetic material where the magnetic moments are aligned in the same direction.

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What is an electric motor?

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A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy using electromagnetic forces.

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What is current?

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The flow of electric charge, typically measured in amperes.