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S8P5.c
investigate/explain that electric currents and magnets exert force on each othe
| 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 |
| generator | a device that transforms mechanical energy into electrical energy |