MS-PS2-5: Magnetic and Electric Fields

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Magnetic Force Noun

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[mag-net-ik fors]

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Magnetic Force

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The force of attraction or repulsion that a magnet exerts on another magnet or on a magnetic material.

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Example: Arrows show magnetic force lines around a magnet, illustrating attraction and repulsion.

Front

Magnetism Noun

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[mag-ni-tiz-um]

Back

Magnetism

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An invisible natural force that causes magnets to attract or repel certain materials, similar to the force of gravity.

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Example: The image shows how opposite poles of magnets attract each other, illustrating the concept of magnetism.

Front

Magnetic Field Noun

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[mag-net-ik feeld]

Back

Magnetic Field

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The invisible area of force that extends from a magnet into the surrounding space, exerting magnetic influence.

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Example: The image shows magnetic field lines around a bar magnet, illustrating the invisible area of force.

Front

Gravitational Field Noun

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[grav-i-tey-shun-ul feeld]

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Gravitational Field

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An invisible field of force extending from an object due to its mass, which causes gravitational attraction.

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Example: Arrows show Earth's gravitational field pulling objects towards it.

Front

Poles Noun

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[pohls]

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Poles

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The two opposite ends of a magnet, designated as north and south, where the magnetic force is strongest.

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Example: The image shows Earth's magnetic poles with a bar magnet, highlighting the north and south poles where magnetic force is strongest.

Front

Attract Verb

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[uh-trakt]

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Attract

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To pull another object closer, which occurs in magnetism when opposite poles are brought near each other.

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Example: Opposite poles of magnets attract each other, shown by arrows pointing together.

Front

Repel Verb

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[ri-pel]

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Repel

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To push another object away, which occurs in magnetism when two like poles are brought near each other.

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Example: Two magnets with like poles facing each other show repulsion.

Front

Permanent Magnet Noun

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[pur-muh-nent mag-net]

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Permanent Magnet

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A magnet that retains its magnetic properties for a long time due to the stable alignment of its particles.

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Example: A bar magnet with visible magnetic field lines shows how a permanent magnet retains its magnetic properties.

Front

Induced Magnetism Noun

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[in-doosd mag-ni-tiz-um]

Back

Induced Magnetism

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The temporary magnetism created within a magnetic material when it is placed inside an external magnetic field.

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Example: A coil wrapped around a metal core shows how a magnetic field induces magnetism in the core.

Front

Temporary Magnet Noun

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[tem-puh-rair-ee mag-net]

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Temporary Magnet

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A material that acts as a magnet only when it is within the magnetic field of another magnet.

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Example: A magnet attracts paperclips, showing temporary magnetism when in a magnetic field.

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