Electric and Magnetic Fields

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What type of charge is attracted to a positively charged object?

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Only negative charges are attracted to a positively charged object.

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What particles are usually transferred between objects to create electric fields?

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Electrons are usually transferred between objects to create electric fields.

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What do fields allow objects to exert on each other without touching?

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Fields allow objects to exert forces on each other without touching.

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How can you increase the strength of an electromagnet?

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You can increase the strength of an electromagnet by using more coils.

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What type of electric charges create electric fields?

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Static electric charges create electric fields.

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What is an electric field?

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An electric field is a region around a charged object where other charged objects experience a force.

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What is a magnetic field?

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A magnetic field is a region around a magnet where magnetic forces can be observed.

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What happens to the electric field strength as you move away from a charged object?

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The electric field strength decreases as you move away from a charged object.

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What is the relationship between electric charge and electric field direction?

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The electric field direction points away from positive charges and towards negative charges.

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What is an electromagnet?

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An electromagnet is a type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.