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What happens when an object with a negative charge comes near another object with a negative charge?

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The objects repel each other.

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What is required for an electric circuit to conduct electricity?

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The circuit must be a complete loop or circle.

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What is static electricity?

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A buildup of electric charge on something.

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Where is the magnetic field strongest?

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At both of the poles.

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What is an electromagnet?

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A type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.

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How can you increase the strength of an electromagnet?

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Use a stronger battery or add more wire coils.

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What is the role of a battery in an electric circuit?

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It provides the electric current needed to power the circuit.

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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 happens when a charged object touches a neutral object?

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The neutral object can become charged.