Physical Science Vocab

2. a buildup of positive or negative charges on an object
7. the ability to do work
10. the transfer of thermal energy between objects that are touching
11. the transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid
13. the area around a magnet in which its attraction can be observed
14. a characteristic that can either be positive or negative
16. to pull toward
17. a force taht slows the motion of two objects as they slide against each other
20. one of two ends of a magnet

1. the continuous flow of electric charges
3. a material that allows heat and electricity to pass through it
4. a circuit in which all parts are connected end to end to provide a single path of current
5. the energy transferred between objects that are at different temperatures
6. a path that can carry and electric current
8. a closed electrical circuit in which the current is divided into two or more paths that make up more that one loop
9. the kind of energy connected with the temperature of matter
12. an object that attracts certain metals, mainly iron
15. the transfer of thermal energy through space
18. a material that does not conduct heat or electricity well
19. to push apart