Electricity

Conductor

A material that lets electricity pass through easily. Conductor. A conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it with little resistance.

Electric charge

A measure of the net positive or negative particles in an object. Electric charge. Electric charge is a property of particles that causes them to attract or repel each other based on their positive or negative nature.

Electric circuit

A closed loop through which electric current can flow. Electric circuit. An electric circuit is a path that allows electricity to travel from one point to another.

Electric current

A flow of electric charge, it is measured in amperes A. Electric current. Electric current is the movement of electrons through a conductor, like a wire.

Electric motor

A device that turns electrical energy into movement, or mechanical energy, is an electric motor. An electric motor converts electricity into motion to power machines and equipment.

Electric resistance

The ability of a material to slow or stop the flow of electric current. Electric resistance. Electric resistance is how much a material opposes the flow of electricity through it.

Electromagnet

A temporary magnet made of wire coiled around an iron core. Electromagnet. An electromagnet is a magnet created by electricity that can be turned on and off.

Generator

A device that uses a magnet to turn mechanical energy into electrical energy. A generator converts movement into electricity using magnets and wires.

Insulator

A material that does not let electricity pass through easily insulator. An insulator is a substance that stops electricity or heat from moving through it.

Magnet

An object that attracts iron and some other metals. Magnet. A magnet is a material that produces an invisible force, called a magnetic field, which attracts certain metals.

Magnetic field

The area around a magnet where its magnetic force acts. Magnetic field. It's the invisible space around a magnet where magnetic forces can influence other objects.

Magnetic pole

The part of a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest. Magnetic pole. A magnetic pole is where the magnetic force of a magnet is concentrated and strongest, usually at its ends.

Parallel circuit

A circuit in which current can flow through more than one path. Parallel circuit. A parallel circuit is a type of electrical circuit where components are connected in separate branches, allowing electricity to flow through multiple paths.

Series circuit

A circuit in which there is a single path for current to follow. Series circuit. A series circuit connects components one after another, so the same current flows through each component.

Static electricity

The electric charge that builds up on an object. Static electricity. It's the imbalance of electric charges within or on the surface of a material.