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Magnetism

Middle School Magnetism Vocabulary

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Magnets a piece of metal with a strong attraction to another metal object.
Magnetic Poles the region at each end of a magnet where the magnetic field is the strongest
Magnetic Field a region around a magnet in which the effect of magnetism is felt
Magnetic Force a force that a magnet exerts on other magnets and magnetic material
Like Magnetic Poles Repel
Opposite Magnetic Poles Attract
Magnetosphere the region of space surrounding Earth where it's magnetic field extends.
Electromagnetism magnetism produced by an electric current
Electromagnet A coil of wires with a current running through it around a ferromagnetic coil that can be turned on and off.
Electric Current the flow of electrons through a closed circuit
Insulator a material that resists the flow of electrons
Conductor a material through which electrons can flow freely
Solenoid a coil of wires in a circuit which produce a magnetic field so it acts as a weak bar magnet
The number of coils makes an electromagnet and solenoid stronger
Larger current produces a stronger magnetic field
Simple Motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy
Generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
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