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Magnet |
Any material that attracts iron or materials containing iron |
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Poles |
The parts of a magnet where the magnetic effects are the strongest |
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Magnetic force |
The force of repulsion or attraction between the pole of magnets |
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Electromagnetism |
The interaction between electricity and magnetism |
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Solenoid |
A coil of wire that produces a magnetic friend when carrying an electric current |
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Electromagnet |
A magnet that consists of a solenoid wrapped around an iron core |
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Electric motor |
A device that changes electrical energy into kinetic energy |
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Electromagnetic induction |
The process by which an electric current is produced by a changing magnetic field |
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Generator |
A device that uses electromagnetic induction to convert kinetic energy into electrical energy |
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Transformer |
A device that increases or decreases the voltage of an alternating current |
