A | B |
magnet | material that attracts iron, cobalt, and nickel |
magnetism | the force or pull of a magnet on metals |
magnetic poles | places on a magnet where magnetism is the strongest |
magnetic field | the space around a magnets where force is exerted |
domain | magnetic fields of atoms in certain areas line up with one another |
temporary magnet | domains do not stay lined up after the force is removed |
permanent magnet | domain stay lined up |
electromagnet | device that becomes a temporary magnet when electric current is supplied to it |
galvanometer | instrument that measures electric current |
electric motor | changes electric energy into kinetic energy and mechanical energy |
generator | machine that uses changing magnetic fields to produce electric current |
electrochemical cell | devices that supply electric energy through chemical reactions |
dry cell | battery contains pastelike materials that undergo chemical changes |
wet cell | battery that contains chemicals in liquid form |
direct current DC | electrons move in one direction |
alternating current AC | Current in which electrons move back and forth usually 60 times per second |
transformers | increase or decrease voltage of AC |