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G,M, and EM
Generators,Motors, and 'Electromagnets
Question | Answer |
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What is a Generator? | something that uses mechanical energy to produce electrical energy |
How do Generators produce energy? | Generators produce electric current when coil of wire wrapped around and iron core and is rotated near magnet |
What is a Electromagnet? | electromagnet is formed when a wire in eletric current wrapped around iron core producing magnetic feild |
What s a magnetic field? | area that surrounds the magnet exerts magnetic force strength increases with more wraps |
What is a Simple Electric Motor? | an electric motor turns electrical energy into mechanical energy |