Vocabulary

Question 0

Magnetic field

Answer 0

Area around a magnet that applies force to magnetic materials without touching

Question 1

Electromagnet

Answer 1

A wire in an electric circuit wrapped around an iron core

Question 2

Electric motor

Answer 2

Device that changes electrical energy into mechanical kinetic energy

Question 3

Generator

Answer 3

Device that changes mechanical kinetic energy into electrical energy

Question 4

Magnetism

Answer 4

Force of attraction or repulsion from a magnet

Question 5

Electric current

Answer 5

The flow of electricity; the movement of charged particles in a circuit

Question 6

Attract

Answer 6

To pull toward

Question 7

Repel

Answer 7

Push away from

Question 8

Rotate

Answer 8

To turn

Question 9

Turbine

Answer 9

Wheel that rotates a magnet in a generator

Question 10

Electric circuit

Answer 10

A path for electricity to flow

Question 11

Dry mix

Answer 11

Dependent responding Y axis manipulated independent x-axis

Question 12

Bargraph

Answer 12

Used to compare or show relationships between qualitative observations

Question 13

Line graph

Answer 13

Used to compare or show relationships between quantitative observations

Question 14

Triple beam balance

Answer 14

Tool used to measure mass in grams

Question 15

Technology

Answer 15

Applying scientific knowledge to solve a problem or fill a need

Question 16

Identify a need/problem

Answer 16

( first step) do research or gather information on a problem or need

Question 17

Design A solution

Answer 17

(seconds step) come up with ideas for solution; think of limitations and costs

Question 18

Implement the design

Answer 18

(Third step) build and test your design, look for problems

Question 19

Evaluate the solution

Answer 19

Fourth step decide if your design was a good solution; identify pros and cons