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Magnetism Vocabulary Review 02/10/14

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Magnetichas ability to exert forces on magnets and magnetic materials
Permanent Magnetmaterial that remains magnetic without outside energy being supplied.
PolesAll magnets have North and South Poles
Magnetic Fieldinfluence created by a magnet that exerts forces on other magnets.
Speed of LightThe speed of magnetic forces.
Compassa magnet that is free to spin and align with Earth's magnetic poles.
Electromagneta magnet made with wires and electric current.
Magnetic Materialsiron, cobalt and nickel.
Magnititenaturally occurring magnetic material.
Electromagnetic Inductionuse of a moving magnet to create an electric current.
Electric Motorstransform electrical energy into mechanical energy.
Electric Generatortransform mechanical energy into electrical energy.
Transformerchange high voltage to household voltage.
Direct Current (DC)current provided by batteries.
Alternating Current (AC)Household electrical current.


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