Electromagnetism TEST Study Guide

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What is an insulator?

Back

A material that does not allow electricity to pass through it easily.

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What is the attraction/repulsion between magnetic poles called?

Back

Magnetic force.

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What happens to the rest of the components in a parallel circuit if one component fails?

Back

They continue to work.

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Does voltage cause a potential difference in an electric circuit?

Back

False.

Front

What device converts electrical energy into mechanical energy?

Back

Motor.

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What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows electricity to pass through it easily.

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What is the unit of electric current?

Back

Ampere (A).

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What is Ohm's Law?

Back

Voltage = Current x Resistance.

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What is a magnetic field?

Back

The region around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected.

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What is the difference between series and parallel circuits?

Back

In a series circuit, components are connected end-to-end, while in a parallel circuit, components are connected across common points.