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Physical Science Chp. 8 - Magnetism

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Magnetismproperties and interactions of magnets
Magnetic PolesWhere the magnetic force is the strongest.
Magnetic DomainGroups of atoms with aligned magnetic poles all pointing the same direction.
ElectromagnetTemporary magnet-place iron inside a current carrying coil of wire.
GalvanometerDevices that use an electromagnet to measure electric current.
Electric MotorsChanges electrical energy into mechanical energy. Ex: Fan
Electromagnetic inductionproducing an electrical current by moving a loop of wire through a magnetic field
Electromagnetic induction 2Moving a magnet through a wire loop
Generatorproduces electricity by rotating a coil of wire in a magnetic field.
TurbineA large wheel that rotates when pushed by water, wind or steam.
Direct Current (DC)flows in only one direction. Ex: battery
Alternating Current (AC)reverses the direction of the current flolw in the normal way. Ex: outlets
Transformerincreases or decreases voltage of an alternating current


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Vinton High School
Vinton, TX

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