Magnetic Fields Unit Key Vocabulary

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Magnet

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An object that produces a magnetic field, which can attract or repel certain materials, particularly ferromagnetic materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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Repel

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To push away or drive back. In the context of magnets, it refers to the force that occurs when two like poles (north-north or south-south) are placed near each other, causing them to move apart.

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Attract

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To pull towards. In magnetism, it refers to the force that occurs when opposite poles (north-south) of magnets are brought close together, causing them to come together.

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Variable

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A factor or condition that can be changed or controlled in an experiment. It is often used in scientific experiments to test the effects of different conditions.

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Isolate

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To separate or set apart from others. In scientific experiments, it refers to the process of keeping one variable constant while changing others to observe the effects without interference from other factors.

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Magnetic Force

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The force exerted by magnets when they attract or repel each other.

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Attraction

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The force that draws two magnets together when opposite poles face each other.

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Repulsion

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The force that pushes two magnets apart when like poles face each other.

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Magnetic Field

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The area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt, represented visually by field lines.

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Potential Energy

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The stored energy in a system due to the position of objects, such as magnets in relation to each other.