1. Electricity and Magnetism Vocabulary
Magnet- any material that attracts iron and other materials that contain iron
Magnetic Pole
Magnetic Force
Magnetic Field
Magnetic Domain
Ferromagnetic Material
Compass- a device with a magnetized needle that can spin freely
Electric Force
Electric Field
Static Electricity
Conductivity
Induction
Static Discharge – the loss of static electricity as electric charges transfer from object to object
Conductor - a material that does conduct heat well
Insulator- a material that does NOT conduct heat well
Resistance
Battery
Wet Cell- An electrochemical cell in which electrolyte is liquid
Dry Cell- An electrochemical cell in which electrolyte is paste
Terminal – An attachment used to connect a cell/battery to a circuit
Electric Circuit
Series Circuit
Parallel Circuit
Ohm’s Law
Grounded
Switch - control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
Electromagnet
Direct Current
Alternating Current