Magnetic Field Chapter 1

The space around a magnet in which magnetic forces can act on objects

• magnetic field

• magnetic field line

• magnetic pole

• magnetic pull

One of the two opposite ends of a magnet.

• magnetic pole
• equator

• axis

• magnetic field

Magnetic field lines

• are real lines around magnets

• represent the magnetic force around magnets and the earth

A line that connects opposite magnetic poles and represents the strength and direction of the magnetic field

• magnetic pole

• magnetic field

• electromagnet

• magnetic field line

To push objects away from one another

• repel

• refute

• force

• attract

Are these magnetic field lines attracting or repelling?

• repelling

• attracting

Why do these magnets attract?

• like poles attract

• opposite poles attract

• like poles repel

• opposite poles repel

Why does a compass always point north?

• That is where Santa lives and everyone loves Santa

• The positive north side of the compass magnet is attracted to the magnetic south pole

• The positive north side of the compass magnet is attracted to the magnetic north pole

Are these magnets attracting or repelling?

• attracting

• repelling

To pull objects toward one another

• repel

• convert

• attract

• transfer