Science Vocabulary

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Magnet-

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any material that attracts iron and materials that contain iron

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Magnet Pole-

Back 2

the ends of a magnetic object where the magnetic force is strongest

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Magnetic Force-

Back 3

the attraction or repulsion between magnetic poles

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Magnetic Field-

Back 4

area of magnetic force around a magnet

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Magnetic field Lines-

Back 5

invisible lines that map out the magnetic field around a magnet

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Proton-

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Proton- a particle that carries a positive charge (+)

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Electron-

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a particle that carries a negative charge ()

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Electric Force-

Back 8

attraction or repulsion between electric charges

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Electric Field-

Back 9

region around a charged object where the objects force is exerted on on other charged objects

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Static Electricity-

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the buildup of charges on an object

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Conservation of charge-

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charges are neither created nor destroyed

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Friction-

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transfer of electrons from one uncharged object to another by rubbing

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Conduction-

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transfer of electron of a charged object to another object by direct contact

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Induction-

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movement of electrons to part of an object that is caused by the electric field of a second object

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Static discharge-

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loss of static electricity as electric charges transfer to one object to another

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Features of a curcit

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1. Device that is run by electrical energy

2. A circuit has a source of electrical energy

3. Electric circuit are connected by conducting wires

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Series circuit-

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only on path for the current to take

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Switch-

Back 18

device used to open or close electrical circuit

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Parrilles circit-

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several paths for electric take

1. Bulb burns out all others stay lit

2. Add a bul others do not dim