Electromagnetism Unit Test B

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What is a magnetic field?

Back

A magnetic field is an invisible area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected.

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How can you demonstrate that a magnetic field exists?

Back

By placing a compass between two magnets and observing its deflection.

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What materials are attracted to magnets?

Back

Materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt are attracted to magnets.

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What is the term for the two ends of a magnet?

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The two ends of a magnet are called poles.

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What are the two types of magnetic poles?

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The two types of magnetic poles are North and South.

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What happens when you bring two like poles of magnets together?

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Two like poles (North-North or South-South) repel each other.

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What happens when you bring two opposite poles of magnets together?

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Two opposite poles (North-South) attract each other.

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What is an electromagnet?

Back

An electromagnet is a type of magnet where the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.

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What is a solenoid?

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A solenoid is a coil of wire that generates a magnetic field when an electric current passes through it.

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What is the force of magnetism?

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The force of magnetism is the attraction or repulsion between magnetic materials.