Electricity & Magnetism Flashcards

Front

The flow of electric charges.

Back

Electric Current

Front

The pathway the electric current follows.

Back

Electric Circuit

Front

A material in which heat and electricity DO NOT flow through easily.

Back

Insulator

Front

A material in which electrical current and heat CAN flow through easily.

Back

Conductor

Front

A circuit with the electric current passing through more than one path.

Back

Parallel Circuit

Front

An object that attracts iron and other metals.

Back

Magnet

Front

The space in which the force of a magnet can act.

Back

Magnetic Field

Front

When opposite poles pull TOWARDS each other.

Back

Magnetic Attraction

Front

The two areas where the magnet's force is the greatest.

Back

Magnetic Poles

Front

A temporary magnet made with electricity.

Back

Electromagnet