Chapter 8: Electromagnetic Interactions Flashcards
1
Q
He discovered electricity and magnetism
A
Hans orsted
2
Q
The direction of the magnetic field can be determined using?
Thumb points?
Other fingers points?
A
Right-hand rule
Conventional current
Direction of the magnetic field
3
Q
A device composed of several coils of fire that generate a uniform, magnetic field when current passes through the wire
A
Electromagnet
4
Q
This detects the presence of a current
A
Galvanometer
5
Q
An electric motor running in reverse
A
Generator
6
Q
An electric generator converts what energy into what energy
A
Mechanical energy to electrical energy
7
Q
What charges generates magnetic field?
A
Moving charges
8
Q
What magnet can be turned on and off?
A
Electromagnet
