magnetism
the force of attraction or repulsion of magnetic materials
magnetic field
a force surrounding a magnet that applies a push or pull without actually touching an object
motor
an electrical machine that converts electrical energy to mechanical energy
electric current
a continuous flow of electric charge
electromagnet
a wire in an electric circuit is wrapped around an iron core producing a magnetic field
generator
produces an electric current when a coil of wire is rotated near a magnet; converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
electromagnet diagram
motor diagram
generator diagram
circuit
a loop or path through which energy can flow
electricity
flowing electrons in a circuit
Volts, watts, and amps
Units used to measure the flow of electrons
Generator
A machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
motor
a device that converts chemical energy into mechanical/kinetic energy
Electromagnet
a device that produces a magnetic field only when an electric current is passing through it
Ammeter
A device used to measure current in a circuit
current
the flow of electrons