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7.4, 7.5, 7.6 Vocab
7.4, 7.5, 7.6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| magnet | any material that attracts iron or objects made of iron |
| magnetic force | when you bring two magnets together they exert a push or pull |
| magnetic poles | two magnets can push each other apart because of their ends |
| magnetic field | the area surrounding a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected |
| electromagnetism | results when electric currents and magnetic fields interact with each other |
| solenoid | coil of wire that carries an electric current in there for produces a magnetic field |
| electromagnetic | wrapping a solenoid around an iron core |
| electric motor | changes electrical energy into mechanical energy |
| electromagnetic induction | using a magnetic field to create an electric current in a wire |
| transformers | use induction to increase or decrease the voltage of alternating currents |
| electric generators | use indication to change mechanical energy into electrical energy |
| kinetic energy | the energy of motion |
| potential energy | the energy an object has because of its position, condition, or chemical composition |
| mechanical energy | the energy possessed by an object due to its motion and position |