Chapter 8 Electric and Magnetic Forces Vocabulary

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to electric and magnetic forces.

Charge

An amount of electricity.

Static Electricity

The buildup of non-flowing electric charge.

Repel

To push away.

Attract

To pull forward.

Energy

The ability to move or do work.

Electrical Energy

The form of energy produced when electric charges flow.

Conductor

A material that allows electric charge to flow through it easily.

Magnet

A metallic object that attracts other objects made of iron, steel, or certain other metals.

Magnetic Pole

A place on a magnet where its magnetism is strongest.

Magnetism

An invisible pulling or pushing force that exists around a magnet.