Magnetism

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What is the area around a magnet in which magnetic forces can act?

Back

Magnetic field.

Front

What are two things that the forces of magnetism and gravity have in common?

Back

They both form fields and are both non-contact forces.

Front

Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt are all __________ materials.

Back

Magnetic.

Front

What is the difference in the electrons of magnetic and non-magnetic materials?

Back

The electrons in magnetic materials all line up in the same direction, while in non-magnetic materials they all go in different directions.

Front

What is the biggest magnet on Earth?

Back

Earth itself.

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

An object that produces a magnetic field.

Front

What are the two poles of a magnet called?

Back

North pole and South pole.

Front

What happens when you bring two like poles of a magnet together?

Back

They repel each other.

Front

What happens when you bring two opposite poles of a magnet together?

Back

They attract each other.

Front

What is a magnetic field line?

Back

Imaginary lines that represent the direction and strength of a magnetic field.