CLMS PS Unit 5 Review Electricity and Magnetism

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.

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What is an insulator?

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

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What is static electricity?

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Electricity that builds up on the surface of an object, often caused by friction.

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What is a circuit?

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A closed path through which electricity flows.

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What is a battery?

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A device that stores electrical energy and provides power to a circuit.

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What is a magnet?

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An object that produces a magnetic field and can attract or repel certain materials.

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What is a generator?

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A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

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What is a light bulb?

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A device that produces light when electricity passes through it.

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What is an electric current?

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The flow of electric charge through a conductor.

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What is a compass?

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A tool that shows the direction of magnetic north.