Electric and Magnetic Fields

Front

What creates electric fields?

Back

Electric fields are usually created when electrons are transferred between objects.

Front

What do fields allow objects to exert on each other?

Back

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

Front

What is the area around an object that can attract or repel other objects?

Back

Magnetic Field.

Front

What happens to the force on a paper clip if the distance from a magnet is decreased?

Back

Decreasing the distance increases the force on the paper clip by a permanent magnet.

Front

Which metal is NOT attracted to a magnet?

Back

Aluminum.

Front

What is an electric field?

Back

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

Front

What is a magnetic field?

Back

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

Front

What is the relationship between distance and magnetic force?

Back

As the distance between a magnet and an object increases, the magnetic force decreases.

Front

What are the two types of electric charges?

Back

Positive and negative charges.

Front

What happens when two like charges are brought close together?

Back

They repel each other.