The property of matter that causes electricity
electrical charge
What are the two different electrical charges called?
Positive and negative charges
Are magnetism and electricity similar?
Yes
Is a steel nail magnetic?
Yes, it is magnetic.
Materials like rubber, glass, and plastic that do not allow electrons to flow through is called a? ( conductor or insulator)
An insulator
Materials like iron and steel that allow negative particles to flow through are called? (conductor or insulator)
Conductors
True or false: It is safe to put an electrical object in water.
False
In both electricity and magnetism do like (the same) poles/charges attract or repel?
Repel
Is a paper book magnetic?
No, a paper book is not magnetic.
Name an object that has both electricity and magnetism working together
Answers vary
True or false, the further away a magnet is from an object, the weaker the pull will be?
True
An electrical charge that builds up on the surface of a object is called?
Static electricity
In both electricity and magnetism do opposite poles/charges attract or repel?
attract
Are iron filings magnetic?
Yes, it is magnetic.
True or False? Lightning is an example of static electricity
True
What is electricity measured in?
Watts
A magnet made by current flowing through wires or coils wrapped around an iron object is called a?
Electromagnet