Magnetism

Front

What happens when a north pole and a south pole of two magnets face each other?

Back

They attract each other.

Front

What type of force is a magnetic force?

Back

Non-contact force.

Front

What creates magnetic forces?

Back

Magnetic fields.

Front

Where does a compass needle point in relation to Earth's magnetic field?

Back

Toward the south pole of Earth's magnetic field, which is near the Earth's geographical north.

Front

What is the nature of the force between two magnetic objects when they are brought close together?

Back

Attraction or repulsion.

Front

What are the two types of magnetic poles?

Back

North pole and south pole.

Front

What is the effect of like magnetic poles when brought close together?

Back

They repel each other.

Front

What is the effect of unlike magnetic poles when brought close together?

Back

They attract each other.

Front

What is a magnetic field?

Back

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

Front

What is the unit of measurement for magnetic field strength?

Back

Tesla (T).