Flashcard: Intro to Magnetism

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What device uses a free-moving magnetic needle to show direction?

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Compass

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What happens when two magnets are brought close together with the same poles facing each other?

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They will repel each other.

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What are the two types of poles that magnets have?

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North and South poles.

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Why can a magnet pick up a nail but not a penny?

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Because the nail contains iron.

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How is Earth's magnetic field similar to that of a typical magnet?

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Both have north and south poles.

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What is the definition of magnetism?

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Magnetism is a physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, which results in attractive and repulsive forces between objects.

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What materials are typically attracted to magnets?

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Materials that contain iron, nickel, or cobalt.

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

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Magnetic field.

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What is the difference between permanent magnets and temporary magnets?

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Permanent magnets maintain their magnetism over time, while temporary magnets only exhibit magnetic properties when in the presence of a magnetic field.

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What is the right-hand rule in magnetism?

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A method used to determine the direction of the magnetic force, magnetic field, or current in a conductor.

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