Chapter 8.2

Question 1

Permanent magnets

Answer 1

permanent magnet: A magnet that retains its magnetic effect for many years

Question 2

Temporary magnets

Answer 2

temporary magnet: A magnet that stays magnetic only while it touches a permanent magnet, or one that is magnetic for a very short time

Question 3

Repulsion

Answer 3

Repulsion: An opposing force

Question 4

Magnetic field

Answer 4

Magnetic field: a map of lines showing the size and direction of a magnetic force. The size of the force is shown by how close together the lines are. The direction at any point is given by the direction in which the north pole of a magnet would face