Electromagnetism

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Atoms that have a positive charge will be attracted to atoms with a _______ charge.

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Negative

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Which objects would you combine to build an electromagnet?

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Copper wire, source of electric current, steel screw.

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The magnetic field of a magnet is ____________ further away from the magnet.

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Weaker

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The diagram shows a device made up of a battery, some wire, and an iron core. Which type of device is shown?

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An electromagnet.

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_______ magnets have a North pole and a South pole.

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All.

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What is an electromagnet?

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A type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.

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What is the role of a battery in an electromagnet?

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It provides the electric current needed to create the magnetic field.

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What materials are typically used to make an electromagnet?

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Copper wire and a ferromagnetic core, such as iron.

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What happens to the strength of an electromagnet when the electric current increases?

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The strength of the electromagnet increases.

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What is the relationship between electricity and magnetism?

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Electricity can create a magnetic field, and a changing magnetic field can induce an electric current.

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