Magnets & Electromagnets

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What happens when two magnets attract?

Back

They pull together.

Front

Which of the following is NOT part of an electromagnet?

Back

Toothpick.

Front

Where does a magnetic field occur in relation to an electrified wire?

Back

Around the entire length of the wire.

Front

What happens when two magnets repel?

Back

They push apart.

Front

What are the ends of a magnet called?

Back

North and South poles.

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

An object that produces a magnetic field.

Front

What is an electromagnet?

Back

A type of magnet created by electric current.

Front

What materials can be used to make an electromagnet?

Back

Wire, iron, and a power source.

Front

What is the role of electricity in an electromagnet?

Back

Electricity creates a magnetic field.

Front

What is the magnetic field?

Back

The area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.