Electromagnetism

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What is the ability of some materials to attract certain metals called?

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Magnetism

Front

Which of the following is not a good conductor: Copper, Silver, Aluminium, or Plastic?

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Plastic

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What happens when the north pole of a magnet is brought close to the south pole of another magnet?

Back

They will attract each other.

Front

What is a compass needle?

Back

A compass needle is a magnet.

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What do particles with opposite charges do?

Back

They attract each other.

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What do particles with the same (or like) charges do?

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They repel each other.

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What is an electromagnet?

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An electromagnet is a type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.

Front

What is the role of electricity in electromagnetism?

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Electricity creates magnetic fields when it flows through a conductor.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.

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What is a non-conductor?

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A non-conductor, or insulator, is a material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily.