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Magnet

An object that attracts iron and other materials that have magnetic qualities.

Magnetic force

A force of attraction or repulsion created by a magnet.

Magnetic pole

A place on a magnet that is the strongest point.

Magnetic potential energy

Stored energy due to the interactions of magnetic poles.

Magnetic domain

A region where the magnetic fields of the atoms all point in the same direction.

Electric field

Invisible region around any charged object where an electric force is applied.

Electrically neutral

Equal amounts of positive and negative charge.

Electrically charged

Unbalanced amount of positive and negative charge.

Induction

Charging an object without touching.

Electric insulator

Charges cannot easily move.

Electric conductor

Charged particles can easily move.