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Chapter 8- Magnetism: Vocab Words
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12th Grade
12/07/2011

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Alterning Current(AC)
Definition
electric current that reverses its direction of flow in a regular pattern.
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Direct Current (DC)
Definition
Electric current that flows in only one direction.
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Electric Motor
Definition
Device that converts
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Electromagnet
Definition
Tempeorary magnet made by wrapping a wire coil. Carrying  a current magnetic field
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Electromagnetic  Induction
Definition
Process in which electric current is produced in a wire loop by a changing magnetic field.
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Galvanometer
Definition
A device that use an electromagnet to measure electric current.
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Generator
Definition
Device that uses electromagnetic induction to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy.
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Magnetic Domain
Definition
A group of atoms in a magnetic material with the magnetic rules of the atoms pointing in the same direction.
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Magnetic Field
Definition
Surrounds  a magnet and exerts on other magnets and objects made of magnetic materials
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Magnetic Pole
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Region in a magnet where the magnetic force exerted by a magnet is strongest; like poles repel and opposite poles attract.
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Magnetism
Definition
The properties and interactions of magnets
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Solenoid
Definition
A wire wrapped into a cylindrical coil.
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Transformer
Definition
Device that uses electromagnetic induction to increase or decrease the voltage of an alternating amount.
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Turbine
Definition
Large wheel that rotate when pushed by stream , wired , or water and provides mechanical energy to a generator.
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