Amplify Magnetic Fields 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6

Front

What is a magnetic field?

Back

The space around a magnet where magnetic forces are located.

Front

Do electric fields and magnetic fields produce both attractive and repulsive forces?

Back

True.

Front

What is the direction of the magnetic force in attracting magnets?

Back

The force comes out of the positive north pole and goes into the negative south pole of the other magnet.

Front

What creates a magnetic field in the Earth's core?

Back

The motion of liquid iron.

Front

Can magnets attract and repel?

Back

Yes, magnets can both attract and repel.

Front

What is the north pole of a magnet?

Back

The end of a magnet that is attracted to the Earth's geographic north.

Front

What is the south pole of a magnet?

Back

The end of a magnet that is attracted to the Earth's geographic south.

Front

What happens when two north poles of magnets are brought close together?

Back

They repel each other.

Front

What happens when a north pole and a south pole of magnets are brought close together?

Back

They attract each other.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for magnetic field strength?

Back

Tesla (T).