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S8P5.c
Investigate/explain that electric currents and magnets exert force on each other
Term | Definition |
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Magnetic force | the force of attraction of repulsion generated by moving or spinning electric charges |
Magnetic Field | area surrounded a magnet in which the magnetic force exists |
Electromagnetism | the interaction between electricity and magnetism |
Electromagnet | a coil that has a soft iron core and acts as a magnet when an electric current is in the coil |
Electric Motor | a device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy |
Generator | a device that transforms mechanical energy into electrical energy |