Electricity and Magnetism

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What is the force resulting from the interaction between electrically charged particles?

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Electromagnetic Force.

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How can the strength of an electromagnet be increased?

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By adding more loops (coils) of wire around the iron nail.

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How do objects become positively charged?

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They lose electrons.

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What is magnetic strength?

Back

How strong a magnet is.

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What surrounds a current flowing through a wire?

Back

Magnetic Field.

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What is electricity?

Back

The flow of electric charge.

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What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows electric charge to flow easily.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not allow electric charge to flow easily.

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What is static electricity?

Back

The buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

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What is a circuit?

Back

A closed loop that allows electric current to flow.