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S8P5.c
Investigate/explain that electrical currents and magnets exert force on each ot
Term | Definition |
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magnetic force | the force of attraction of repulsion generated by moving or spinning electrical charges |
magnetic field | area surrounding a magnet in which the magnetic force exits |
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 in to mechanical energy |
generator | a device that transforms mechanical energy into electrical energy |