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Magnetism
Various magnetism words
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8th Grade
03/19/2015

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alternating current
Definition
the flow of electric charge periodically reverse direction
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diode
Definition
terminal devices with resitance and capacitance
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domain
Definition
a discrete region of magnetism in ferromagnetic material
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electromagnet
Definition
type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current
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galvanometer
Definition
type of sensative ammetrian instrument for detecting electrical current
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magnetic declination
Definition
angle on the horizon plate between magnetic north and true north
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natural magnet
Definition
minerals of magnets
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permanent magnet
Definition
object made from a material that is magnetized and creates it's own field.
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solenoid
Definition
type of electromagnet when the purpose if to generate a controlled magnetic field
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temporary magnet
Definition
a magnet such as that made of soft iron which retians it's magnetism for prior periods as opposed to a pernament magnet
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