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ch 18 PS HRW
ch 18 PS HRW
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Physics
8th Grade
04/03/2012

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electric generator
Definition
a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
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electric motor
Definition
a device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy
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electromagnet
Definition
a coil that has a soft iron core and that acts as a magnet when an electric current is in the coil
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electromagnetic induction
Definition
the process of creating a current in a circuit by changing a magnetic field
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electromagnetism
Definition
the interaction between electricity and magnetism
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magnet
Definition
any material that attracts iron or materials containing iron
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magnetic force
Definition
the force of attraction or repulsion generated by moving or spinning electric charges
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magnetic pole
Definition
one of two points, such as the ends of a magnet, that have opposing magnetic qualities
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solenoid
Definition
a coil of wire with an electric current in it
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