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100

define what is an atom. 

The smallest particle of an element.

100

what is friction 

The rubbing of one thing against another.

100

Which of the following is true about the relationship between electricity and magnetism?  

  1. Electricity can be used to create a magnet.

100

When two objects that do not easily attract each other, the friction can cause?

Static charge

100

What two types of electric charges are needed to create static electricity?

Negative and positive charges

200

 what is static electricity?

Electricity that consists of isolated stationary charges. 

200

what is Electric Energy? 

Relating to, operated by, or produced by electricity.

200

Lightning could be compared to which of the following?

Spark

200

What will happen if a positively charged object is pushed toward an object with a negatively charged object?

They will attract each other

200

 What will happen if you increase the electric current that is flowing through an electromagnetic?  

The magnet will become stronger

300

what is a chemical reaction? 

A chemical change that occurs when two or more substances combine to form a new substance.

300

what is nuclear? 

Being or relating to energy or a weapon that involves a nuclear reaction.

300

What does a generator produce?

Electrical energy

300

What will happen if two negative charged objects are pushed toward each?

They will repel each other

300

An electric spark is?

Is an electrical charge released through the air

400

what is gravitational energy? 

A force of attraction that tends to draw particles or bodies together.

400

what is a Nucleus? 

The central part of an atom that includes nearly all of the atomic mass and consists of protons and usually neutrons.

400

An object with a positive charge with be attracted to …..?

An object with a negative electric charge  

400

As you walk across a carpeted room, you are scuffing electrons off your shoes. What will happen?

You will develop a positive charge

400

What is one way to generate a continuous electric current?

Spin a magnet within a coil of wires

500

what is induction and conduction?

Induction is the process of producing an electrical or magnetic effect through the influence of a nearby magnet, electric current, or electrically charged body.

Conduction is the transfer of heat through matter by communication of kinetic energy. 

500

what is a proton?

An atomic particle that occurs in the nucleus of every atom and carries a positive charge.

500

If you rub a balloon across your shirt on a dry day, the balloon will stick to your shirt. Why is this?

The balloon and your shirt develop opposite charges and are attracted to each other.

500

What is one way static electricity can build up?

Through friction

500

fill in the missing word Increasing, metal, Thick 

The strength of an electromagnetic can be increased by _______ the current through the wire and by __________  the number of wire turns around the core.  A stronger magnetic will also be produced if ______ wire is wrapped around a core consisting of a ________. In general, ________ the size of the electromagnetic increases the strength.



The strength of an electromagnetic can be increased by increasing the current through the wire and by increasing  the number of wire turns around the core.  A stronger magnetic will also be produced if thick  wire is wrapped around a core consisting of a metal. In general, increasing  the size of the electromagnetic increases the strength.



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