Electricity and Magnetism Flashcard

Front

What exerts a force that causes other electric charges to move?

Back

Electrical fields.

Front

What is the difference between circuit A and circuit B in terms of wiring?

Back

Circuit B is wired in parallel, and circuit A is wired in series.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a good insulator of electric charge: skin, wood, plastic, or rubber?

Back

Skin.

Front

Which two areas of physical science are closely related to the development of electric motors and generators?

Back

Electricity and magnetism.

Front

Which statement about electric charge is true?

Back

Electrical forces act at a distance.

Front

Define electrical fields.

Back

Regions around charged objects where other charges experience a force.

Front

What is the role of insulators in electrical circuits?

Back

Insulators prevent the flow of electric charge.

Front

What is the function of conductors in electrical circuits?

Back

Conductors allow the flow of electric charge.

Front

What happens to electric charges of the same type?

Back

They repel each other.

Front

What happens to electric charges of opposite types?

Back

They attract each other.