Electricity & Magnetism Flashcard

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A continuous flow of electricity is called_____________

Back

current

Front

If you put a __________________ pole and a south pole together, they attract.

Back

North

Front

Two north poles will attract. True or False?

Back

False

Front

An example of a power source is a(n) _____________.

Back

battery

Front

What causes current to flow?

Back

potential difference

Front

What is the unit of electric current?

Back

Ampere (A)

Front

What is the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance?

Back

Ohm's Law: V = I × R

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

A stationary electric charge typically produced by friction.

Front

What is a circuit?

Back

A closed loop that allows current to flow.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.