magnets/electricity

Front

The area surrounding the magnet that allows it to attract or repel is called___________.

Back

magnetic field

Front

How are electromagnets different from magnets?

Back

You can turn an electromagnet on/off.

Front

The relationship between electricity and magnetism is called______

Back

electromagnetism

Front

How is Earth's magnetic field similar to that of a magnet?

Back

It has north and south poles.

Front

What happens when two north poles of a magnet are placed together?

Back

They repel.

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

An object that produces a magnetic field and can attract or repel certain materials.

Front

What are the two types of magnets?

Back

Permanent magnets and electromagnets.

Front

What is an electromagnet?

Back

A type of magnet that is created by electric current.

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.