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7.4, 7.5, 7.6 Vocab
7.4, 7.5, 7.6
Term | Definition |
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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 |