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Electricity and Magnets

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  • Magnets pushing away from each other is...
    to repel
  • Does static electricity cause shocks?
    Yes
  • Electrical charges can be either _____________ or _________________.
    positive or negative
  • What is the definition of magnetic field?
    a region of magnetic force around a magnet
  • Magnets pulling together is...
    to attract
  • What is the definition of a pole?
    one of two ends of a magnet
  • What is the definition of magnet?
    an object with a force that can attract or repel certain materials
  • What is the definition of magnetic force?
    ​a region of magnetic force around a magnet
  • Which two poles attract?
    North and South
  • What is the definition of magnetism?
    the ability of an object to push or pull on another object that has the magnetic property
  • Rubbing objects together produces _____________ static electricity.
    more
  • What is the definition of metal?
    ​a material that is often affected by the push and pull of magnets
  • What kind of materials do magnets usually attract?
    metal