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=97. Forms of Electromagnets.= Fig. 95 shows a _straight, or bar electromagnet_. Fig. 96 shows a simple form of _horseshoe electromagnet_. As this form is not easily wound, the coils are generally wound on two separate cores which are then joined by a _yoke_. The yoke merely takes the place of the curved part shown in Fig. 96.
Chapter 13 of Things a Boy Should Know About Electricity is here in full — 19 sentences across 4 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “coil” — a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading “As this form is not easily wound, the coils are generally wound on two separate cores which are then joined by a _yoke_.”
plural of “core” — a small group of indispensable persons or things
From this reading “As this form is not easily wound, the coils are generally wound on two separate cores which are then joined by a _yoke_.”
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading “The yoke merely takes the place of the curved part shown in Fig. 96.”
a temporary magnet made by coiling wire around an iron core; when current flows in the coil the iron becomes a magnet
plural of “electromagnet” — a temporary magnet made by coiling wire around an iron core; when current flows in the coil the iron becomes a magnet
From this reading “Forms of Electromagnets.= Fig. 95 shows a _straight, or bar electromagnet_.”
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading “Forms of Electromagnets.= Fig. 95 shows a _straight, or bar electromagnet_.”
game equipment consisting of an open ring of iron used in playing horseshoes
fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
From this reading “The yoke merely takes the place of the curved part shown in Fig. 96.”
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In this reading “Fig. 96 shows a simple form of _horseshoe electromagnet_.”
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From this reading Forms of Electromagnets.= Fig. 95 shows a _straight, or bar electromagnet_.
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From this reading Fig. 96 shows a simple form of _horseshoe electromagnet_.
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From this reading =97.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Forms of Electromagnets.= Fig. 95 shows a _straight, or bar electromagnet_.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As this form is not easily wound, the coils are generally wound on two separate cores which are then joined by a _yoke_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As this form is not easily wound, the coils are generally wound on two separate cores which are then joined by a _yoke_.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Forms of Electromagnets.= Fig. 95 shows a _straight, or bar electromagnet_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As this form is not easily wound, the coils are generally wound on two separate cores which are then joined by a _yoke_.
plural of “coil” — a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading As this form is not easily wound, the coils are generally wound on two separate cores which are then joined by a _yoke_.
plural of “core” — a small group of indispensable persons or things
From this reading As this form is not easily wound, the coils are generally wound on two separate cores which are then joined by a _yoke_.
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading The yoke merely takes the place of the curved part shown in Fig. 96.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading As this form is not easily wound, the coils are generally wound on two separate cores which are then joined by a _yoke_.
a temporary magnet made by coiling wire around an iron core; when current flows in the coil the iron becomes a magnet
From this reading Forms of Electromagnets.= Fig. 95 shows a _straight, or bar electromagnet_.
plural of “electromagnet” — a temporary magnet made by coiling wire around an iron core; when current flows in the coil the iron becomes a magnet
From this reading Forms of Electromagnets.= Fig. 95 shows a _straight, or bar electromagnet_.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Forms of Electromagnets.= Fig. 95 shows a _straight, or bar electromagnet_.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Fig. 96 shows a simple form of _horseshoe electromagnet_.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Forms of Electromagnets.= Fig. 95 shows a _straight, or bar electromagnet_.
usually; as a rule
From this reading As this form is not easily wound, the coils are generally wound on two separate cores which are then joined by a _yoke_.
game equipment consisting of an open ring of iron used in playing horseshoes
From this reading Fig. 96 shows a simple form of _horseshoe electromagnet_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The yoke merely takes the place of the curved part shown in Fig. 96.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As this form is not easily wound, the coils are generally wound on two separate cores which are then joined by a _yoke_.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading As this form is not easily wound, the coils are generally wound on two separate cores which are then joined by a _yoke_.
and nothing more
From this reading The yoke merely takes the place of the curved part shown in Fig. 96.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As this form is not easily wound, the coils are generally wound on two separate cores which are then joined by a _yoke_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Forms of Electromagnets.= Fig. 95 shows a _straight, or bar electromagnet_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As this form is not easily wound, the coils are generally wound on two separate cores which are then joined by a _yoke_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Forms of Electromagnets.= Fig. 95 shows a _straight, or bar electromagnet_.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The yoke merely takes the place of the curved part shown in Fig. 96.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The yoke merely takes the place of the curved part shown in Fig. 96.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading As this form is not easily wound, the coils are generally wound on two separate cores which are then joined by a _yoke_.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The yoke merely takes the place of the curved part shown in Fig. 96.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Forms of Electromagnets.= Fig. 95 shows a _straight, or bar electromagnet_.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Fig. 96 shows a simple form of _horseshoe electromagnet_.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Forms of Electromagnets.= Fig. 95 shows a _straight, or bar electromagnet_.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The yoke merely takes the place of the curved part shown in Fig. 96.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As this form is not easily wound, the coils are generally wound on two separate cores which are then joined by a _yoke_.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading As this form is not easily wound, the coils are generally wound on two separate cores which are then joined by a _yoke_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As this form is not easily wound, the coils are generally wound on two separate cores which are then joined by a _yoke_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As this form is not easily wound, the coils are generally wound on two separate cores which are then joined by a _yoke_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As this form is not easily wound, the coils are generally wound on two separate cores which are then joined by a _yoke_.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading As this form is not easily wound, the coils are generally wound on two separate cores which are then joined by a _yoke_.
fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
From this reading As this form is not easily wound, the coils are generally wound on two separate cores which are then joined by a _yoke_.
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