Chapter 8: Electricity and Magnetism

A material through which an electric charge moves with difficulty.

• Conductor

• Filament

• Insulator

• Magnetism

Then end of a magnet where the magnetic field is the strongest.

• Electromagnet

• Generator

• Magnetic field

• Magnetic poles

Electric charge can flow only on one circular path.

• Conductor

• Electric current

• Parallel circuit

• Series circuit

A machine that produces electric energy by turning coils of wire around powerful magnets.

• Electromagnet

• Electric current

• Generator

• Magnetism

A magnet that only works when electricity is provided.

• Electric current

• Electromagnet

• Generator

• Magnetism

A force that acts on moving electric charges and magnetic materials.

• Electric current

• Magnetism

• Magnetic field

• Parallel circuit

A thin, coiled wire than can get very hot without melting.

• Electromagnet

• Conductor

• Filament

• Insulator

An electric charge in motion

• Electric current

• Magnetism

• Parallel circuit

• Series circuit

The space around a magnet in which magnetic forces operate.

• Magnetic field

• Magnetic poles

• Magnetism

• Parallel circuit

A material through which an electric charge can move easily.

• Conductor

• Filament

• Insulator

• Magnetism