Magnetism I
Magnetism II
Electricity I
Electricity II
Potpourri
100

When two magnets push away from one another; happens when two north or two south poles meet.

What is repelling?

100

When two magnets draw toward one another; happens when a north and south pole meet.

What is attraction?

100

A buildup of electric charge on an object or surface.

What is static electricity?
100

The loop (path) along which an electric current travels.

What is an electric circuit?

100

Coal, Natural Gas, and Oil are this.....

What is renewable energy or fossil fuel?

200

When the magnetic field lines are close together that means the magnet is 

What is "strong"?

200

A place on a magnet where its pulling force is the strongest.

What is a magnetic pole?

200

Prevents the flow of electrons.

What is a open circuit?

200

When the lights are on, the electric circuit is....

What is an closed circuit?

200

A machine that uses a magnet to change mechanical energy into electrical energy.

What is a generator?

300

A magnet can generate electricity in a wire if it is close to the wire and it is.....

What is "moving"?

300

Why is the Earth's magnetic field important to human survival?

What is protection from radiation from the solar winds?

300

Materials that allow electric current to flow through easily.

What are conductors?

300

 This type of circuit that allows for all other loads to continue operating when one load burns out.  All houses and businesses are wired this way.

What is a parallel circuit?

300

This is the type of energy in water behind a dam

What is potential energy?

400

Two of the three metals that are attracted to magnets.

What are iron and nickel and cobalt?

400

Materials in which the miniature magnets or domains are always aligned.

What are permanent magnets?

400

A magnet is set next to a compass.  How would the needle of the compass react if the N end of the magnet is pointing toward it?

400

What type of wire has the least resistance?  Name 2 factors.

What is a short and thick 

400

How much energy is used if a fan has a resistance of 6 ohms and is plugged into a 120 volt outlet for 3 hours?

7.2 KWH or 7200 watt-hours

500

Electric current in a wire causes....

What is an "magnetic field"?

500

What will increase the strength of an electromagnet?

Increase: number of coils of wire

or             number of batteries attached

500

When a permanent magnet moves through a coil of wire connected to a light bulb, the light bulb glows.  How can the magnet make the light bulb glow?

The motion changes the magnetic field which causes electrons to move in the wire.

500

Would adding batteries to a circuit attached to a small motor affect the speed of the motor?

What is "Yes" because increased electrical force increases magnetic force in the motor

500

The power rating of a fan is 360 watts.  If the fan is plugged into a wall outlet of 120 volts, what is the resistance of the fan? 

What is 40 ohms?