Magnetic Fields

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What is the Earth's magnetic field most useful for?

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Deflecting solar wind.

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Can magnets interact without touching?

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Yes.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows heat and electricity to pass through it.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does NOT allow heat and electricity to pass through it.

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What is the area of magnetic force around a magnet called?

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Magnetic Field.

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What is the traditional color for North on a compass?

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Red.

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What is a magnetic field?

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

Front

What happens to a compass needle when it is placed near a magnet?

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It aligns itself with the magnetic field of the magnet.

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What is the relationship between electricity and magnetism?

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Electricity can create a magnetic field, and a changing magnetic field can induce electricity.

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What is the unit of measurement for magnetic field strength?

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Tesla (T).