Electromagnetism

Front

Electrons have a ____________ charge.

Back

negative

Front

Protons have a ____________ charge.

Back

positive

Front

The south ends of two magnets will _________ each other.

Back

repel

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Front

Why does the compass needle move at different locations?

Back

Because the needle is attracted to the magnetic field produced by the magnet.

Front

AC stands for ____________

Back

Alternating current

Front

What is the unit of electric current?

Back

Ampere (A)

Front

What is the relationship between electricity and magnetism?

Back

Electricity can create magnetic fields, and moving magnets can generate electricity.

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Front

What is a magnetic field?

Back

A region around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected.

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Front

What happens when you break a magnet in half?

Back

You create two smaller magnets, each with a north and south pole.

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What is the function of an electromagnet?

Back

To create a magnetic field using electric current.

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