Chapter 8 Final Assessment

Front

Two hidden properties of matter are _______________ and ___________________.

Back

electricity and magnetism

Front

A tiny imbalance between positive and negative charge on an object is known as __________________________________________.

Back

static electricity

Front

Magnets can __________ or ___________ each other.

Back

attract or repel

Front

Electric current is measured in _______________.

Back

amperes or amps

Front

When batteries are stacked up, they can make higher voltages.

Back

True

Front

Materials with a HIGH electrical resistance, such as plastic and rubber, are good _________________

Back

Insulators

Front

Materials with LOW electrical resistance, such as copper and aluminum, are good _____________

Back

Conductors

Front

A complete path through which electric current travels is called an _____________ _____________.

Back

electric circuit

Front

Since the light bulb is lit and the electrons are flowing, this is an example of a __________ _____________.

Back

closed circuit

Front

When resistance is ___________, current flows easily.

Back

low