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Chapter 18
vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| magnet | any material that attracts iron or materials containing iron |
| magnetic pole | one of two points,such as the ends of a magnet, that have opposing magnetic qualities. |
| magnetic force | the force of attraction or repulsion generated by moving or spinning electric charges |
| electromagnetism | the interaction between electricity and magnetism |
| solenoid | a coil of wire with an electric current in it |
| 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 |
| electromagnetic induction | the process of creating a current in a circuit by changing a magnetic field |
| electric generator | a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy |
| transformer | a device that increases or decreases the voltage of alternating current |