WED. POST Task 1

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WED. POST Thread 1 A. Everyone, your first post should describe the structure of the atom, including it's parts and where they are located. This should include definitions and descriptions of electrons, neutrons, protons, the nucleus, electron energy levels, valence electrons, ionic bonding, and covalent bonding. An Atom is the smallest particle of matter that has independent existence or is in combination with other elements. It is so small that it cannot be viewed under a microscope. An atom can be thought of as a ball and inside that ball there are two major parts. In the center of the atom there is the Nucleus this is the tiny, dense and positively charged center of an atom which contains protons and neutrons. A Proton is a subatomic particle that has the smallest…show more content…
Electric charge, which can be positive or negative, occurs in discrete natural units and is neither created nor destroyed. Electric force – Is the attraction or repulsion of particles or objects because of their electric charge it is one of the basic physical forces. Magnetic force – Is the attraction or repulsion that arises between electrically charged particles because of their motion; the basic force responsible for the action of electric motors and the attraction of magnets for iron. (Britannica, 2014) Britannica. 2014. Retrieved from: http://www.britannica.com B. Compare and contrast electric force and magnetic force. B) With Electric force movement is the key, unlike magnetic force where it exists with stationary charges. With Magnetic force no movement is necessary in contrast to electric force. C. The last part requires you to compare and contrast motors and Generators, C) In a generator the interaction of moving objects creates a magnetic field and that field generates the electric power. An electric motor uses energy created by a magnetic field. FRI. POST Thread

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