Magnetism and Induction

Alternating Current

Used in transmission of electricity, “back and forth” motions of elections to motion energy

Direct Current

Used in most household devices, continuous flow

Parallel Current

One or more branching pathways from circuit, most modern homes are wired this way

Series Circuit

A network of objects in a circuit that is in a single line, old fashioned Christmas lights

Generator

Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy

Motor

Converts electrical energy into mechanical energy

Magnetism

The attractive or repulsive interaction between current-carrying wires or electric charges in motion

The motion of electric charges is the source of magnetism