Electricity and Magnetism
Chapter 5
Graphic organizer foru electromagnetism
An organizer to represent how an electromagnet works.
A Map on Electricity
This map shows how electricity works.
Chart on Electricity
This chart shows how many things we use that have electricity in them.
A Picture Graph of Electricity
This is a picture graph of the reaction when a outlet is having a plug put in it.
Alternating current
An electric current in which electrons move rapidly back and forth.
Ampres
A measure of the amount of current in a wire.
Atoms
The smallest parts of an element.
Charge
The property of matter that causes it to be electrically positive or negative, caused by losing or gaining electrons.
Circuit
A closed path along which an electric current travels.
Conductors
Materials, usually metals, that transmit electricity.
Direct current
An electric current in which electrons move in one direction.
Electric currents
The movement of electrons through matter.
Electricity
A form of energy made when tiny parts move around in an atom; energy that can power many devices.
Electromagnet
A magnet that can be turned on or off and is made by sending electricity through metal.
Electromagnetism
A combined force of electricity and magnetism.
Electrons
Particles in an atom that orbit the nucleus and have a negative electrical charge.
Insulators
Materials, such as rubber and plastic, that do not transmit electricity.
Ion
An atom that has gained or lost electrons and has an electrical charge
Magnetic field
An area around a magnet where magnetic force can be felt.
Magnetism
A force that pushes and pulls certain metals.
Neutrons
Particles in the nucleus of an atom that have no electrical charge.
Protons
Particles in the nucleus of an atom that have a positive electrical charge.
Static electricity
Electricity caused by a build up of negative charges in one place positive charges in another.
Volts
A measure of the amount of push that gets an electric current moving.
Watt
A measure of the rate at which electrical energy is being used.
Forms of Electricity
Wind turbines are a form of electricity. Wind turbines are a form of wind energy.
Forms of Electricity
Lightning is a form of electricity. Lightning is a source of static electricity