Amplify Magnetic Fields Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is an electromagnet?

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A type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

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True or False: An electromagnet does not have a magnetic field produced by an electric current.

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False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

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What is energy?

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The ability to make things move or change.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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True or False: A system is a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole.

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True

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

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What is a magnetic field line?

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A line that connects opposite magnetic poles and represents the strength and direction of the magnetic field.

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What is a magnetic pole?

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The regions at the ends of a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest.

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What is the difference between a static magnet and an electromagnet?

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A static magnet has a constant magnetic field, while an electromagnet's magnetic field can be turned on and off with electric current.

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What is the role of electric current in an electromagnet?

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Electric current generates a magnetic field when it flows through a wire.

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What is the relationship between electricity and magnetism?

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Electricity can create magnetism, and moving magnets can generate electricity.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

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What is a magnetic field?

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

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5