8.PS2.2 Electromagnetic Forces Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards based on the 8.PS2.2 Electromagnetic Forces curriculum notes, covering key terms, definitions, and concepts related to electricity and magnetism.

electromagnetic force

force involving electricity and magnetism

electric charge

positive or negative property of particles

positive charge

type of charge found on protons

negative charge

type of charge found on electrons

neutral

having no overall charge

attract

pull together

repel

push apart

static electricity

buildup of electric charge

electric current

flow of electric charge

circuit

path that electric current follows

conductor

material that allows electricity to flow easily

insulator

material that does not allow electricity to flow easily

magnetism

force caused by magnets or moving charges

magnetic pole

north or south end of a magnet

electromagnet

magnet made using electric current

solenoid

coil of wire that can create a magnetic field

battery

device that provides electrical energy

wire

conductor that carries current

motor

device that uses electricity and magnetism to create motion

generator

device that uses motion and magnetism to create electricity