Magnetism Concepts and Applications

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What is the Earth's magnetic north pole located at?

Back

The Earth's magnetic north pole is located at the south pole.

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Compasses align with the Earth's _____________.

Back

Compasses align with the Earth's magnetic field.

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Where is the strongest attraction force of a magnet?

Back

The strongest attraction force of a magnet is at the poles.

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What is the space around a magnet where the force of a magnet can attract best called?

Back

The space around a magnet where the force of a magnet can attract best is called the magnetic field.

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What are the charges of the balloons if the sweater has an overall positive charge and the green balloon floats away from the yellow balloon?

Back

Both balloons are negative.

Front

Define magnetism.

Back

Magnetism is a physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, which results in attractive and repulsive forces between objects.

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What is a magnetic field?

Back

A magnetic field is the region around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected.

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What are the two poles of a magnet called?

Back

The two poles of a magnet are called the north pole and the south pole.

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What happens when like poles of magnets are brought together?

Back

When like poles of magnets (north-north or south-south) are brought together, they repel each other.

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What happens when opposite poles of magnets are brought together?

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When opposite poles of magnets (north-south) are brought together, they attract each other.