Amplify Magnetic Fields Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is a system?

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A system is a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole.

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What does it mean to attract?

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To pull objects toward one another.

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What does it mean to repel?

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To push objects away from one another.

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Do magnetic fields occur only inside a magnet?

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False, magnetic fields can occur outside of magnets as well.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy that an object has because it is moving.

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What is a magnetic field?

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A region around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.

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What is the difference between attraction and repulsion in magnets?

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Attraction pulls objects together, while repulsion pushes them apart.

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Can magnetic fields affect non-magnetic materials?

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No, magnetic fields primarily affect magnetic materials.

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What is the role of magnetic fields in electric motors?

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Magnetic fields interact with electric currents to produce motion.

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What is the principle of electromagnetism?

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The principle that electric currents produce magnetic fields.