Key electricity and magnetism terms defined.
A solenoid is a long coil of wire that becomes an electromagnet when electric current flows through it, allowing it to move objects or activate switches.
Static electricity occurs when electrons build up on an object’s surface, creating an imbalance of charges that can cause small shocks.
A transformer is a device that increases or decreases voltage to safer or more useful levels.
Voltage is the push that moves electric charges, similar to water pressure, and is calculated as current (amps) times resistance (ohms).
Finally, a series circuit is a simple circuit with one continuous path for electric current, where the same current flows through all components, a single break stops the circuit, and the voltage is shared.
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