Magnetis pretest 2023

Front

What is a tiny region in a magnet where all the atoms are grouped together and their poles are aligned?

Back

Domain

Front

The force of magnetism is stronger when magnets are _____________.

Back

closer together

Front

What is the force between 2 magnets called?

Back

Magnetic force

Front

What would increase the strength of an electromagnet?

Back

Increasing the amount of current flowing through the wire.

Front

Magnets have a north and a south ___________.

Back

pole

Front

What is the term for the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt?

Back

Magnetic field

Front

What do we call materials that are attracted to magnets?

Back

Magnetic materials

Front

What is the opposite of a north pole in a magnet?

Back

South pole

Front

What happens when you cut a magnet in half?

Back

You create two smaller magnets, each with a north and south pole.

Front

What is the term for a magnet made by wrapping wire around a core and passing an electric current through it?

Back

Electromagnet