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electric current

A flow of electric charge.

Image: electric current

the region around a magnet where the magnetic force is exerted

Image: Magnetic field

The ends of a magnetic object, where the magnetic force is strongest.

Image: Magnetic Pole

A current carrying insulated wire wrapped around a soft iron core

Image: electromagnet

Permanent magnet

A magnet made of steel that keeps its magnetism

Image: Permanent magnet

Temporary magnet

a magnet made from soft iron that easily loses its magnetism

Image: Temporary magnet

electromagnetic induction

the process of inducing (creating) a current in a circuit by changing a magnetic field

Image: electromagnetic induction

alternating current

Alternating current - A flow of electric charge that regularly reverses its direction.

Image: alternating current

coil (many turns) of wire

Image: Solenoid

A device that increases or decreases the voltage of alternating current

Image: Transformer

alternating current

A flow of electric charge that regularly reverses its direction.

Image: alternating current

an electric current that flows in one direction only

Image: direct current

step-up transformer

increases the voltage of an electricity supply.

Image: step-up transformer

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Temporary magnet