Magnets Lessons 1-8

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What is magnetism?

Back

Magnetism is a type of force that can attract or repel certain materials.

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What happens when two like poles of magnets are brought close together?

Back

They will repel each other.

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What happens when two unlike poles of magnets are brought close together?

Back

They will attract each other.

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What is a horseshoe magnet?

Back

A horseshoe magnet is a type of magnet that is shaped like a horseshoe and has a strong magnetic field.

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What materials are considered magnetic?

Back

Iron, nickel, and cobalt are all magnetic materials.

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What is the difference between a permanent magnet and a temporary magnet?

Back

A permanent magnet maintains its magnetic properties over time, while a temporary magnet only exhibits magnetism when in the presence of a magnetic field.

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What is the magnetic field?

Back

The magnetic field is the region around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected.

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What is the role of magnetic poles?

Back

Magnetic poles are the regions of a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest; they are labeled as north and south.

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What is the principle of magnetic induction?

Back

Magnetic induction is the process by which a material becomes magnetized when exposed to a magnetic field.

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What is the significance of the right-hand rule in magnetism?

Back

The right-hand rule is a mnemonic used to determine the direction of the magnetic field in relation to the current flow in a conductor.