Magnetism Flashcards
AC Generator
produces alternating potential difference, also known as an alternator
DC Generator
produces a varying potential difference, also known as a dynamo
Electromagnet
a solenoid with an iron core
Electromagnetic Induction
when current flows throw a wire held in magnetic filed, a force is created that moves the wire
Fleming’s Left Hand Rule
a rule that gives the direction of the force on a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field according to the directions of the current and the field
Induced Magnetism
a material that becomes a magnetic when it is placed in a magnetic field and always causes a force of attraction, but when removed from the magnetic field it loses most or all of its magnetism quickly
Magnetic Field
the region around a magnet where a force ats on another magnet or a magnetic material
Magnetic Flux Density
the measure of strength of a magnetic field, measured in Tesla
Motor Effect
when a current is passe4d along a wire in a magnetic filed, and the wire is not parallel to the lines of the magnetic field, a force is exerted on the wire by the magnetic field
Permanent Magnet
a magnet that produces its own magnetic field
Poles
the places on a magnet where magnetic forces are strongest
Solenoid
scientific name for coil wound into a tightly packed helix
Split-Ring Commutator
metal contacts on the coil of a direct current motor that connects the rotating coil continuously to its electrical power supply