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Paramagnetic

An object which is slightly attracted by a magnetic field


Paramagnetic Materials

Paramagnetic materials are weakly attracted to both poles of a magnet.


Permeability

The ease with which a magnetic material can be magnetised.


Perpendicular

At 90 degrees


Polarity

The direction of a magnetic or electric field.


Primary

The first coil in a transformer. In other words the one connected to the power sauce.
(do you like what I did there. I made a funny joke about sauce when it should have been source. I'm bloody hilarious aren't I.)

Prime Mover

The thing that spins the generator. I could be wind.