Unit 2 Vocabulary - Electricity and Magnetism

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Magnetic Force

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The force of attraction or repulsion generated by magnets.

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What is a galvanometer?

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An instrument that detects and measures small electric currents.

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Magnetic Pole

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The ends of a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest.

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Static Electricity

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The accumulation of electric charge on an object.

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Electric Field

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

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What is an electromagnet?

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A type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.

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What is Ohm's Law?

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The relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in an electrical circuit: V = I × R.

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What is a circuit?

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A closed loop that allows electric current to flow.

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What is resistance?

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The opposition to the flow of electric current, measured in ohms.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electric charge to flow easily, such as copper.