Magnetism and Electricity

Front

What are the small regions in magnetic materials where the magnetic fields of atoms are aligned called?

Back

Domains

Front

Which three elements are known as magnetic materials?

Back

Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt

Front

What device acts as a switch that bends away from circuits when heated and can be reset?

Back

Circuit Breakers

Front

What phenomenon occurs when there is a sudden discharge of electricity, such as during a lightning strike?

Back

Static Discharge

Front

What is created when there is an imbalance of electric charges on an object?

Back

Static Electricity

Front

What is the term for the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected?

Back

Magnetic Field

Front

What is the flow of electric charge through a conductor called?

Back

Electric Current

Front

What is the unit of electric current?

Back

Ampere (A)

Front

What is the term for materials that do not allow electric current to flow through them?

Back

Insulators

Front

What is the term for materials that allow electric current to flow easily?

Back

Conductors