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S8P5. c
investigate/explain that electric currents and magnets exert force on each other
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| magnetic force | the force of attraction of repulsion generated by moving or spinning electric charges. |
| magnetic field | area surrounding 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 that 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. |