Magnets & Static Electricity

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What happens to the hairs of a person touching a Van de Graaff generator?

Back

The hairs have the same charge, causing them to repel each other and stand on end.

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What types of materials are attracted to magnets?

Back

Some metals, such as iron, nickel, and cobalt, are attracted to magnets.

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What is the force called when two magnets repel each other?

Back

The force is called repulsion.

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If a can does not stick to a magnet, what material is it likely made of?

Back

It is likely made of aluminum or another non-magnetic material.

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What is the term for the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected?

Back

The area is called the magnetic field.

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What is static electricity?

Back

Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

Front

What is the principle behind the operation of a Van de Graaff generator?

Back

It generates high voltages through the accumulation of static electricity.

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What is the difference between conductors and insulators in terms of electricity?

Back

Conductors allow electric charge to flow easily, while insulators resist the flow of electric charge.

Front

What is magnetic polarity?

Back

Magnetic polarity refers to the orientation of the magnetic field, with a north and south pole.

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How do like and unlike magnetic poles interact?

Back

Like poles repel each other, while unlike poles attract each other.

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