Science Ch 8 Voc

Question 1

The properties and interactions of magnets

Answer 1

Magnetism

Question 2

Surrounds a magnet and exerts a force on other magnets

Answer 2

Magnetic field

Question 3

Region on a magnet where the magnetic force exerted by a magnet is strongest

Answer 3

Magnetic pole

Question 4

Temporary magnet made by wrapping a wire coil

Answer 4

Electromagnet

Question 5

A wire wrapped into a cylindrical coil

Answer 5

Solenoid

Question 6

A device that uses an electromagnet to measure electric current

Answer 6

Galvanometer

Question 7

Device that converts electrical energy to mechanical energy

Answer 7

Electric motor

Question 8

Process in which electricity produced in a wire loop by a changing magnetic field

Answer 8

Electromagnetic induction

Question 9

Device that uses electromagnetic induction to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy

Answer 9

Generator

Question 10

Large wheel that rotates

Answer 10

Turbine

Question 11

Electric current that only flows in one direction

Answer 11

Direct current

Question 12

Electric current that reverses its direction of flow

Answer 12

Alternating current

Question 13

A device that uses electromagnetic induction

Answer 13

Transformer

Question 14

Group of atoms

Answer 14

Magnetic domain