Java Games: Flashcards, matching, concentration, and word search.

Physical Science: Unit 2 Chapter 2: Magnetism

Magnetism

AB
Natural Magnetmagnet found in nature
Temporary Magnetkeeps its magnetic properties a short time
Permanent Magnetkeeps its magnetic properties a long time
North Polepositive pole of a magnet
South Polenegative pole of a magnet
Magnetic Fieldarea around a magnet where magnetism exists
Generatorchanges mechanical energy to electrical energy
Transformerchanges the voltage of electricity
Electric Motorchanges electrical energy to mechanical energy
Dipoleatom that behaves like a tiny magnet
DynamoDC generator
AlternatorAC generator
Statorsstationary armatures in an AC generator
Brushescarry the current in a generator to the wires leading to the external circuit
Domainsmagnetic regions of dipoles
Iron filingsmay be used with a magnet to show a magnetic field
Polesof a magnet are the area of greatest attraction and repulsion
Electromagnetyou can create one of these with a nail and electricity
Curved, Looped wirecurrent is produced if you move a magnet through this
Electricityan electromagnet shows that you can use this to make magnetism
Repellike poles of magnets do this to each other
Attractunlike poles of magnets to this to each other
Inductionthis causes a current to flow in a wire WITHOUT touching it
Spinthe magnetism of a metal is closely related to electron _________
Ironmost magnets are made from the metal __________


Ms. Cobb

This activity was created by a Quia Web subscriber.
Learn more about Quia
Create your own activities