Chapter 7 Magnetism Vocabulary

a region where a magnetic force can be detected. (a)  

• magnetic pole
• magnetic field
• solenoid
• electromagnet

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a device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. (a)  

• solenoid
• electric motor
• generator
• transformer

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a coil that has a soft iron core and that acts as a magnet when an electric current is in the coil. (a)  

• galvanometer
• electromagnet
• solenoid
• alternating current

the process of creating a current in a circuit by changing the magnetic field. (a)  

• electromagnetic induction
• magnetic pole
• turbine
• magnetic field

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one of two points, such as the ends of a magnet, that have opposing magnetic qualities. (a)  

• magnetic poles
• turbine
• magnetic domain
• alternating current

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A group of atoms that has all like poles pointing in the same direction are called

• magnetic forces

• magnetic fields

• magnetic domains

• magnetic poles

A coil of wire with a current is called 

• spring
• solenoids
• magnet
• current

An electric current that continually reverses direction over time is known as a(n)

• direct current

• alternating current

• simple current

Transformer transforms _________ from primary to secondary.

• Only Current

• Only Voltage

• Both Voltage and Current

Generators generate

• electricity

• mechanical energy

• heat

• chemical energy