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10 Cards in this Set
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magnet
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any material that attracts iron or materials containing iron
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magnetic pole
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one of two points, such as the ends of magnets, that have opposing magnetic qualities
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magnetic force
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attraction or repulsion generated by moving or spinning electric charges
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electromagnetism
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the interaction between electricity and magnetism
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solenoid
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a coil of wire with an electric current in it
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electromagnet
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a coil that has an iron core and that acts as a magnet when an electric current is in the coil
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electric motor
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a device that converts electrical energy to mechanical energy
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electromagnetic induction
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the process of creating a current in a circuit by changing a magnetic field
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electric generator
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a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
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transformer
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a device that increases or decreases voltage of alternating current
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