Electricity from Magnetism

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  1. 4. uses electromagnetic induction to change mechanical energy into electrical energy. (2 words)
  2. 9. Burn fuel such as coal or gas to release thermal energy. (2 words)
  3. 10. Increases or decreases the voltage of alternating current.
  4. 12. The process of creating a current in a circuit by changing a magnetic field. (2 words)
  5. 13. Electromagnetic induction is very important for the ___________ of electrical energy.
  6. 14. A second wire was wound around the other half of the ________ ring.
  7. 15. Increases voltage and decreases current.
  8. 17. A __________ supplied an electric current to a wire.
  9. 20. An electric current that changes direction.
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  1. 1. Discovered that an electric current is surrounded by a magnetic field. (full name)
  2. 2. An electric current is induced only when a wire ___________ the magnetic field lines.
  3. 3. Energy of falling water is converted in this type of power plant.
  4. 5. _________ in power plants also make alternating current.
  5. 6. A __________ transformer is made up of two coils of wire wrapped around an iron ring.
  6. 7. Measures electric current.
  7. 8. Experimented with the electromagnetic ring.
  8. 11. Turns the magnet of the generator.
  9. 16. A ____________ electric current is induced if you move the magnet faster through the coil.
  10. 18. Decreases voltage and increases current.
  11. 19. An electric current is __________ when you move a magnet through a coil of wire.