Magnets, Motors & Generators

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What happens when two magnets repel each other?

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They push apart.

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What is electricity?

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The flow of electrons.

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What two forces are required for generators and electric motors to work?

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Electricity and magnetism.

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What is a conductor?

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A material in which electrons are able to move easily.

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What is the energy transformation in an electric motor?

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Electrical energy transforms into mechanical energy.

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What is magnetism?

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A force that can attract or repel magnetic materials.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not allow electrons to move easily.

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What is the role of a generator?

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To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy.

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What is the role of an electric motor?

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To convert electrical energy into mechanical energy.

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What is resistance in an electrical circuit?

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The opposition to the flow of electric current.