Electric and Magnetic Fields MS-PS2-3

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electric charge

a measure of the net positive or negative particles in an object

electric charge Simple Definition

electric current

a flow of electric charge, it is measured in amperes (A)

electric current Simple Definition

electromagnet

a temporary magnet made of wire coiled around an iron core

electromagnet Simple Definition

insulator

a material that does not let electricity pass through easily

insulator Simple Definition

magnetic field

the area around a magnet where its magnetic force acts

magnetic field Simple Definition

magnetic pole

the part of a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest

magnetic pole Simple Definition

magnetism

the properties and interactions of magnets

The properties and interactions of magnets. Magnetism. Magnetism is a force that attracts or repels objects due to the motion of electric charges.

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