11 Magnetism

Front

True or False - the Earth is a big magnet?

Back

True

Front

What is the first step of the engineering design process?

Back

Define the problem or need

Front

Which two metals make up the Earth's core?

Back

Iron and Nickel

Front

What are the moving particles inside a magnet?

Back

Electrons

Front

True or False - Like poles attract?

Back

False

Front

What is magnetism?

Back

A force that can attract or repel certain materials, primarily metals like iron.

Front

What are the two types of magnetic poles?

Back

North and South poles.

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 a magnetic field?

Back

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

Front

What materials are attracted to magnets?

Back

Ferromagnetic materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt.