Electricity & Magnetism VOCAB

Front

Large wheel that rotates with steam, wind, or water to generate mechanical energy.

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turbine

Front

Temporary magnet from current in wire coil

Back

electromagnet

Front

Group of atoms in a magnetic material with aligned poles

Back

magnetic domain

Front

Region around a magnet that exerts force on magnets and magnetic materials.

Back

magnetic field

Front

Materials like metals where electrons move easily

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conductors

Front

Region around an electric charge exerting force on other charges

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electric field

Front

Current in a circuit = Voltage / Resistance

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Ohm's Law

Front

Electric circuit with a single path for current.

Back

Series

Front

Circuit with multiple paths for current.

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Parallel

Front

Incorrect statement: Electric current is measured in ohms.

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Electric current is measured in ohms.