Motors and Generators

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is when electrons are transferred between objects.

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What device changes mechanical energy to electrical energy?

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A generator.

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What happens to the strength of an electromagnet as you add more coils?

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The strength of the electromagnet increases.

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What is the process of creating an electric current by changing magnetic fields called?

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Electromagnetic induction.

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What occurs when friction between a sweater and a balloon happens?

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Electrons are transferred from the sweater to the balloon.

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What is a motor?

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A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.

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What is a generator?

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A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

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What is electromagnetic induction?

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The process of generating an electric current by changing magnetic fields.

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What is the role of coils in an electromagnet?

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More coils increase the strength of the electromagnet.

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What is the relationship between electricity and magnetism?

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Electricity can create magnetic fields, and changing magnetic fields can generate electricity.