Electromagnets, Generators, and Electric Motors

What is the transfer of electricity in a motor?

• chemical to mechanical 
• electrical to mechanical
• mechanical to electrical 
• physical to potential 

This picture shows a turbine generator used to produce electricity at a geothermal power plant.
Electricity is produced by using steam to _____________.

• heat the turbine generators
• spin the turbine generators 
• reduce friction in the turbine generators
• reduce emissions from the turbine generators

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How are electromagnets different from permanent magnets?

• magnets can be turned on/off

• you can turn an electromagnet on/off

• magnets are more powerful

• magnets have a North and South pole

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Surrounding every magnet is a __________  __________.

• magnetic field
• electrical current
• another magnet
• an enemy

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Generators are devices that convert _____ energy into _____ energy.

• chemical; mechanical
• mechanical; electrical
• electrical; mechanical
• potential; kinetic

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In a Motor/Generator a spinning turbine moves magnets which generates an electric current. (pick one)

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True or False: A magnetic field is invisible.

Electric fields are often associated with what other kind of field? 

• Magnetic Fields 
• Nuclear Fields 
• Particle Fields 
• Corn Fields 

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What is the device seen here?

• generator
• electric motor
• electromagnet
• magnet

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

• Increases
• Decreases
• Stays the same
• Stops completely

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