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Electricity is related to magnetism, both being part of the phenomenon of electromagnetism, as described by Maxwell's equations.
Electricity is related to magnetism, both being part of the phenomenon of electromagnetism, as described by Maxwell's equations.
True (A)
The motion of electric charges is an electric current and produces a magnetic field.
The motion of electric charges is an electric current and produces a magnetic field.
True (A)
Coulomb's law determines the force acting on an electric charge in most applications.
Coulomb's law determines the force acting on an electric charge in most applications.
True (A)
Electricity plays a central role in many modern technologies, serving in electric power and electronics.
Electricity plays a central role in many modern technologies, serving in electric power and electronics.
Electric potential is typically measured in volts.
Electric potential is typically measured in volts.
The study of electrical phenomena dates back to antiquity.
The study of electrical phenomena dates back to antiquity.
Electricity was little more than an intellectual curiosity for millennia until 1600.
Electricity was little more than an intellectual curiosity for millennia until 1600.
Ancient Egyptian texts dating from 2750 BCE referred to electric fish as the 'Thunderer of the Nile' and described them as the 'protectors' of all other fish.
Ancient Egyptian texts dating from 2750 BCE referred to electric fish as the 'Thunderer of the Nile' and described them as the 'protectors' of all other fish.
Thales of Miletus believed that friction rendered amber magnetic.
Thales of Miletus believed that friction rendered amber magnetic.
The English scientist William Gilbert wrote De Magnete, making a careful study of electricity and magnetism.
The English scientist William Gilbert wrote De Magnete, making a careful study of electricity and magnetism.
The development of the theory of electromagnetism in the 19th century did not lead to electricity's industrial and residential application by electrical engineers by the century's end.
The development of the theory of electromagnetism in the 19th century did not lead to electricity's industrial and residential application by electrical engineers by the century's end.
The ancient writers, Pliny the Elder and Scribonius Largus, attested to the numbing effect of electric shocks delivered by electric catfish and electric rays.
The ancient writers, Pliny the Elder and Scribonius Largus, attested to the numbing effect of electric shocks delivered by electric catfish and electric rays.
The Parthians had knowledge of electroplating, based on the 1936 discovery of the Baghdad Battery.
The Parthians had knowledge of electroplating, based on the 1936 discovery of the Baghdad Battery.
The association of the word 'electric' and 'electricity' with the property of attracting small objects after being rubbed originated from William Gilbert.
The association of the word 'electric' and 'electricity' with the property of attracting small objects after being rubbed originated from William Gilbert.
The rapid expansion in electrical technology at the time was not the driving force for the Second Industrial Revolution.
The rapid expansion in electrical technology at the time was not the driving force for the Second Industrial Revolution.
Electricity is not integral to applications spanning transport, heating, lighting, communications, and computation.
Electricity is not integral to applications spanning transport, heating, lighting, communications, and computation.
Electricity is solely related to the presence and motion of matter possessing an electric charge.
Electricity is solely related to the presence and motion of matter possessing an electric charge.
Electric potential is typically measured in amperes.
Electric potential is typically measured in amperes.
Electric current does not produce a magnetic field.
Electric current does not produce a magnetic field.
Coulomb's law does not determine the force acting on an electric charge in most applications.
Coulomb's law does not determine the force acting on an electric charge in most applications.
The study of electrical phenomena dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries.
The study of electrical phenomena dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries.
Electricity does not play a central role in modern technologies.
Electricity does not play a central role in modern technologies.
Thales of Miletus believed that friction rendered amber magnetic.
Thales of Miletus believed that friction rendered amber magnetic.
The English scientist William Gilbert wrote De Magnete, making a careful study of electricity and magnetism.
The English scientist William Gilbert wrote De Magnete, making a careful study of electricity and magnetism.
The association of the word 'electric' and 'electricity' with the property of attracting small objects after being rubbed originated from William Gilbert.
The association of the word 'electric' and 'electricity' with the property of attracting small objects after being rubbed originated from William Gilbert.
Electricity is not integral to applications spanning transport, heating, lighting, communications, and computation.
Electricity is not integral to applications spanning transport, heating, lighting, communications, and computation.
The Parthians had knowledge of electroplating, based on the 1936 discovery of the Baghdad Battery.
The Parthians had knowledge of electroplating, based on the 1936 discovery of the Baghdad Battery.
The rapid expansion in electrical technology at the time was not the driving force for the Second Industrial Revolution.
The rapid expansion in electrical technology at the time was not the driving force for the Second Industrial Revolution.
Electricity is related to magnetism, both being part of the phenomenon of electromagnetism, as described by Maxwell's equations.
Electricity is related to magnetism, both being part of the phenomenon of electromagnetism, as described by Maxwell's equations.
Coulomb's law determines the force acting on an electric charge in most applications.
Coulomb's law determines the force acting on an electric charge in most applications.
The motion of electric charges is an electric current and produces a magnetic field.
The motion of electric charges is an electric current and produces a magnetic field.
The development of the theory of electromagnetism in the 19th century did not lead to electricity's industrial and residential application by electrical engineers by the century's end.
The development of the theory of electromagnetism in the 19th century did not lead to electricity's industrial and residential application by electrical engineers by the century's end.
