1141 Definitions Flashcards

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1
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iron ore with natural magnetic properties

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magnetite

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2
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metals strongly attracted by magnets

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ferromagnetic

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3
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iron nickel cobalt

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ferromagnetic metals

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4
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metals weakly attracted by magets

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paramagnetic

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5
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aluminum magnesium

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paramagnetic metals

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6
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strong magnetic alloy of aluminum, nickel, and cobalt

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alnico

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7
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metals slightly repelled by magnets

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diamagnetic

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8
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gold silver copper

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diamagnetic metals

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9
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forces that act at a distance

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gravity, static electricity, magnetism, and nuclear forces

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10
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wrote the first scientific study of magnetism

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William Gilbert

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11
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Dip compass

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not straight lines. 0 is equator. 90 is pole

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12
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Magnetic domains

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millions of magnetic atoms aligned in the same way

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13
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the space around Earth where magnetic forces can be detected

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magnetosphere

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14
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a field:

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a region in space in which a body’s magnetic, electric, or gravitational force exerts its influence

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15
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an electromagnet

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a solenoid with an iron core

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16
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an electric motor

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a device that converts electric current to mechanical energy

17
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the production of electricity by a changing magnetic field and the production of magnetism by a moving electric current

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Electromagnetic induction

18
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an electric generator

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a device that converts mechanical energy to electric energy

19
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invented the solenoid

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Andre Ampere

20
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made improved, stronger electromagnets

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Joseph Henry

21
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first demonstrated that electricity can generate a magnetic field

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Hans Christian Oersted

22
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used electromagnets in inventing the telegraph

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Samuel F. B. Morse

23
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developed magnetic field theory

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Michael Faraday

24
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Magnetic flux density (strength of magnetic field)

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(number of loops x current in amperes) / (length of the solenoid in meters)