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Science - Chapter 13 Les. 8 Vocab
Electricity & Magnetism
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4th Grade
05/07/2012

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Term
pole
Definition
1 of 2 ends of mag.; where a mag.’s pull is strongest
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magnetic field
Definition
a region of mag. force around a mag.
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electromagnet
Definition
a temp. mag. created when curr. flows thru wire wrapped in coils around iron bar
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electric motor
Definition
a power source that transforms elec. energy into movm’t, or mech. energy
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generator
Definition
a device that creates alternating curr. by spinning an elec. coil b/w the poles of a powerful mag.
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alternating current (AC)
Definition
curr. that flows in a circuit, first in one dir., then in the opp. dir.
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direct current (DC)
Definition
curr. that flows in one dir. thru a circuit
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3 elements that are attracted to magnets
Definition
iron, nickel, cobalt
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turbine
Definition
machine that turns to generate electricity; powered by wind, water, or steam
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voltage
Definition
measure of force of curr.; can be dangerous if too high
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transformer
Definition
changes voltage of electric curr. by increasing or decreasing it
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AC
Definition
current flows in both directions; used in electrical outlets in home
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DC
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current flows in only 1 direction; used in batteries
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