Electromagnetism IGCSE

Front

The process of creating a current in a circuit by changing a magnetic field

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electromagnetic induction

Front

What is created when a magnet moves through a coil of wire?

Back

an electric current

Front

What kind of magnet can be turned on and off?

Back

electromagnet

Front

If you wrap more coils around an electromagnet, it will become

Back

stronger

Front

What is the flow of electricity?

Back

Electric current

Front

A device that converts electrical energy into kinetic energy

Back

electric motor

Front

Passing an electric current around an iron object will temporarily make the object magnetic.

Back

True

Front

Magnetic fields are created by moving _______.

Back

Electric Charges

Front

When an electromagnet's circuit is broken, it loses its magnetic properties.

Back

True

Front

The magnetic field of an electromagnet ______.

Back

Can be turned on and off.