Electric and Magnetic Fields Review

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What creates electric fields?

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Electric fields are created by static electric charges.

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Which metal is NOT attracted to a magnet?

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Aluminum is NOT attracted to a magnet.

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What type of field does a compass respond to?

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A compass points north because of the Earth's magnetic field.

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What happens to lightbulbs in a circuit if one goes out?

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If lightbulb C goes out, lightbulbs A, B, and D would still stay on.

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What creates magnetic fields?

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Magnetic fields are created by moving electric charges.

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Define electric field.

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An electric field is a region around a charged object where other charged objects experience a force.

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What is a magnetic field?

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

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What is the difference between static and moving charges?

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Static charges are at rest, while moving charges are in motion and create magnetic fields.

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How do electric and magnetic fields interact?

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Electric fields can create magnetic fields when charges move, and changing magnetic fields can induce electric currents.

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What is the role of a compass in navigation?

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A compass uses the Earth's magnetic field to indicate direction.