Power, Electricity and Magnetism Vocab Flashcard

Front

Force through a distance.

Back

work

Front

Device converting mechanical to electrical energy

Back

generator

Front

Rate of work done

Back

power

Front

Device converting electrical to mechanical energy

Back

motor

Front

A device that makes work easier

Back

machine

Front

A coil with a soft iron core that becomes a magnet when electric current flows.

Back

electromagnet

Front

Exchange of electric charge, often from friction.

Back

static electricity

Front

A coil of wire with electric current

Back

solenoid

Front

Material that allows heat & electricity to pass through.

Back

conductor

Front

Material that prevents heat & electricity flow

Back

insulator