Magnetic Forces

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What is a magnetic force?

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A magnetic force is the attraction or repulsion that arises between electrically charged particles due to their motion.

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What happens when like poles of magnets are brought together?

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Like poles (north-north or south-south) repel each other.

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What happens when opposite poles of magnets are brought together?

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Opposite poles (north-south) attract each other.

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What is a magnetic field?

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

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How can you visualize a magnetic field?

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A magnetic field can be visualized using magnetic field lines, which show the direction and strength of the field.

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What is the role of a compass?

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A compass is used to determine direction by aligning itself with the Earth's magnetic field.

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What is the Earth's magnetic field?

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The Earth's magnetic field is a magnetic field that extends from the Earth's interior out into space, affecting compass needles.

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What are magnetic field lines?

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Magnetic field lines are imaginary lines that represent the strength and direction of a magnetic field.

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What does it mean if magnetic field lines are close together?

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If magnetic field lines are close together, it indicates a strong magnetic field.

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What does it mean if magnetic field lines are far apart?

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If magnetic field lines are far apart, it indicates a weak magnetic field.