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Electricity and magnetism glossary
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Science
8th Grade
02/01/2010

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Term
Atom
Definition
smallest unit of matter that still has chemical properties, contains protons [+] electrons [-] and nuetrons[no charge]
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Static Charge
Definition
the buildup of electric charge in an object caused by the presence of many particles with the same charge
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Electric Field
Definition
area surrounding a charged object where an electrictal force can be felt
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Conductor
Definition
an object that allows electricty to pass through easily
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Insulator
Definition
an object that does not allow electricty to pass trough it
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Electricty
Definition
Energy that is created by the movement of electrons[ 2 types static and current]
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Electric Current
Definition
the continuous flow of electrictal charge
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Circuit
Definition
a closed path through wich electricty can flow
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Magnet
Definition
an object that attracts certain materials
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Magnetic Field
Definition
area surrounding a magnet where the magnet force can be felt
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Magnetic Domain
Definition
a group of atoms whose magnetic fields point in the same direction
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Electromagnet
Definition
a magnet made by running an electric current through a coil of wire therefore producing a magnetic field around the wire
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Motor
Definition
a device that converts electrictal energy into kinetic energy [Motion]
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Generator
Definition
converts kinetic energy [motion] into electrictal energy
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