Magnets & Magnetic Fields

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What are the two poles of a magnet?

Back

North pole and South pole.

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What is the order of the poles on a magnet that creates a magnetic field?

Back

NS (North-South) order.

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What does a copper wire do in an electric motor?

Back

It carries the flow of electrons.

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What type of materials do magnets attract?

Back

Magnets attract ferromagnetic materials, such as iron.

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Are all metals magnetic?

Back

False.

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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 cut a magnet in half?

Back

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

Front

What is the principle behind electromagnets?

Back

An electric current flowing through a wire creates a magnetic field.

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What is the difference between permanent magnets and temporary magnets?

Back

Permanent magnets maintain their magnetism, while temporary magnets only exhibit magnetism when in a magnetic field.

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What is the role of magnetic field lines?

Back

They represent the direction and strength of a magnetic field.