Effects of Magnetic Fields and Producing Current MAGNETISM LESSON 3 Effects of Magnetic Fields and Producing Current

A. A magnetic field has no effect on a static charge.

B. A magnetic field does exert force on a wire in which current is flowing . The magnet will either push or pull the wire depending on the pole of the magnet.

C. Motor- uses electromagnets to change electric energy into mechanical energy (motion) which can be used to do work.

D. Induced Current- electric current produced by using a magnet.

E. Moving either the coil (loops of wire) or the magnet will produce a current.

F. Electric Generator- a device that changes motion into electricity using magnets and spinning coils of wire or moving magnets through stationary coils of wire

G. Transformer- raises or lowers the voltage for homes.