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Motor

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A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.

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Generator

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A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

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Electromagnet

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A type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.

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Static Electricity

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A stationary electric charge, typically produced by friction, that causes sparks or crackling or the attraction of dust or hair.

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Current Electricity

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The flow of electric charge through a conductor.

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Conductor

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A material that allows the flow of electric charge, typically metals like copper and aluminum.

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Insulator

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A material that resists the flow of electric charge, such as rubber, glass, or plastic.

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Conduction

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The process by which electricity is directly transmitted through a substance when there is a difference of temperature or electrical potential.

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Induction

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The production of an electric or magnetic effect through the influence of a nearby electric or magnetic field without direct contact.

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Friction

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The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another, often causing static electricity.