Magnetism and Electromagnetism Concepts

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What is the force exerted by magnets as they attract or repel each other?

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Magnetism

Front

What is the end of a magnet that points toward the Earth's North Pole?

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North Pole

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What is the area around a magnet called?

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Magnetic field

Front

What is a temporary magnet created by passing an electric current through a coil of wire?

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Electromagnet

Front

What is the force that pulls two magnets or magnetic objects together?

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Attraction

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What do we call the opposite force that pushes two magnets apart?

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Repulsion

Front

What is a material that can be attracted by a magnet?

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Magnetic material

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What is the term for a magnet that retains its magnetism after being removed from a magnetic field?

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Permanent magnet

Front

What is the name of the invisible lines that represent the magnetic field around a magnet?

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Magnetic field lines

Front

What happens to the magnetic field when an electric current flows through a wire?

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It creates a magnetic field around the wire.