Forces Unit (Gravity, Electricity & Magnetism)

Front

What happens to the poles of a magnet when it is divided into four equal parts?

Back

Each piece will become a smaller magnet with its own north and south poles.

Front

What must an object gain or lose to become electrically charged?

Back

Electrons.

Front

What evidence supports the claim that Earth has a magnetic field?

Back

A compass needle always points north regardless of the direction the student turns.

Front

What does an electric field represent?

Back

The region around a charged object where other charged objects experience a force.

Front

How can you create a magnet using a wire and a battery?

Back

Touch the ends of the wire to the ends of the battery.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that attracts two bodies towards each other, proportional to their masses.

Front

What is the role of neutrons in an atom?

Back

Neutrons help stabilize the nucleus and do not have an electric charge.

Front

What is the difference between conductors and insulators?

Back

Conductors allow electric charge to flow easily, while insulators do not.

Front

What is the function of a compass?

Back

A compass is used to determine direction based on Earth's magnetic field.

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

A buildup of electric charge on the surface of an object.