Magnatism Flashcards

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Shapes of magnets

A

Bar magnet and horseshoe magnet

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Magnetic poles

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South magnetic pole = North Pole

Vice versa

Located either ends of magnet

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Magnetic force

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Force of attraction or force of repulsion between two magnets

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Magnetic materials

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Nails
Iron
Metal paper clip

Metals:iron, nickel, and some of their alloys

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Non magnetic materials

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Wood
Paper
Plastic

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Magnetic fields

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The region around the magnet in which the magnetic force can be detected.

As you move away from the magnet the weaker the magnetism of the magnet gets

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Earths magnetic field

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There is a magnetic field around the earth

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Compass

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The needle in a compass is itself a magnet

The pointed end of the needle is the North Pole and the other is the South Pole

The pointed end is attracted to earths magnetic South Pole

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