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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 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. |