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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 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 |