Electric and Magnetic Fields Flashcard

Front

What happens to the strength of a magnetic field as you move farther away from the source?

Back

The strength of a magnetic field decreases as you move farther away from the source.

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What is the correct orientation of attracting magnets?

Back

Attracting magnets have opposite poles facing each other.

Front

What is the difference between a magnetic field and an electric field?

Back

A magnetic field is created by moving electric charges or by magnetic materials, while an electric field is created by stationary electric charges.

Front

What is the correct orientation of repelling magnets?

Back

Repelling magnets have like poles facing each other.

Front

How does the magnetic field produced by a solenoid behave when the current through it is increased?

Back

The magnetic field becomes stronger when the current through a solenoid is increased.

Front

What is a magnetic field?

Back

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

Front

What creates an electric field?

Back

An electric field is created by stationary electric charges.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for magnetic field strength?

Back

The unit of measurement for magnetic field strength is the Tesla (T).

Front

What is the right-hand rule in magnetism?

Back

The right-hand rule is a method to determine the direction of the magnetic field around a current-carrying wire.

Front

What happens to the magnetic field when a magnet is cut in half?

Back

When a magnet is cut in half, each half becomes a new magnet with its own north and south poles.