Electromagnetism
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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Barbara White
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Energy Noun
[en-er-jee]
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Energy
The ability to do work or cause change, observed in forms like heat, motion, sound, and light.
Example: A battery powers a light bulb, showing energy flow in a simple circuit.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Electric Charge Noun
[i-lek-trik charj]
Back
Electric Charge
A fundamental property of matter that can be either positive or negative, causing electrical and magnetic phenomena.
Example: Positive charges repel and negative charges attract, shown by arrows in electric fields.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Atom Noun
[at-uhm]
Back
Atom
The basic building block of all matter, which contains smaller, electrically charged particles like electrons and protons.
Example: The image shows an atom with labeled protons, neutrons, and electrons, illustrating its basic structure.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Electron Noun
[i-lek-tron]
Back
Electron
A stable subatomic particle with a negative electric charge, found in all atoms and acting as a primary carrier of electricity.
Example: Electrons orbit the nucleus in shells, carrying a negative charge.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Electric Force Noun
[i-lek-trik fors]
Back
Electric Force
The force of attraction or repulsion that exists between two electrically charged objects.
Example: Charged balloons show electric force through attraction and repulsion of positive and negative charges.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Static Electricity Noun
[stat-ik i-lek-tris-i-tee]
Back
Static Electricity
A buildup of electric charge on the surface of an object that is not moving or flowing as a current.
Example: A balloon rubbed on hair transfers electrons, creating static electricity that makes hair stand up.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Lightning Noun
[lite-ning]
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Lightning
A large, powerful discharge of static electricity in the atmosphere, typically occurring during a thunderstorm.
Example: Positive and negative charges in clouds and on the ground create lightning during a storm.
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