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magnetism
vocab for magnetism test
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6th Grade
04/07/2013

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magnet
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a device that atracts iron and creates a magnetic field
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magnetic pole
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one of two sides of a magnet where the magnetism is stronger
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magnetice force 

 

Definition
the atrraction or repulsion by moving or spinning electric charges
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magnetic field
Definition
the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet
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electromagnetism
Definition
the interaction between magnetisim and electricity
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solenoid
Definition
coils of wire with electric current running through them
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electromagnet
Definition
Are made up of solenoids wrapped around an iron core
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electric motor
Definition
converts electric energy into mechanical energy
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electromagnetic induction
Definition
It is the process of creating a current in a circuit by changing a magnetic field.
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electric generator
Definition
device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
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transformer
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devices that increase or decrease the voltage of alternating current

step up: increases voltage

step down: decreases voltage

primary and secondary 

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oersted
Definition
discovered the link between electricity and magnetism
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faraday
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he discovered electromagentic induction

 

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gilbert
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suggested that the earth has a magnetic field
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maxwell
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wrote mathematical equations that unified electricity and magnetism
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for electromagnetic induction to occur you need:
Definition
copper wire, magnet, and motion
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