8th Grade Science Unit 6, Ch. 2: Magnets and Magnetic Fields

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What is a magnet?

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a substance that exhibits a property called magnetism

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What is a magnetic domain?

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a region in which the magnetic fields of individual atoms are lined up

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What is a magnetic field?

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the region around a magnet in which magnetic forces can act

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What is a magnetic pole?

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the ends of a magnet

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What is magnetism?

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the force of attraction or repulsion of substances, especially those that contain iron, due to the arrangement of their electrons

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What is a magnetosphere?

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the part of the atmosphere affected by Earth’s magnetic field

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What is an electromagnet?

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a bar of iron wrapped with a coil of wire carrying an electric current

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What is electromagnetism?

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the relationship between electricity and magnetism

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What is electromagnetic induction?

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the process by which electric current is produced by a changing magnetic field

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What is a generator?

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a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy