MAGNETISM Flashcards
1
Q
What is magnetism?
A
An unseen force of attraction or repulsion acting at a distance and produced by a magnet
2
Q
Magnetic field?
A
Sprinkle iron fillings around a bar magnet and the shape of magnetic field lines are revealed
3
Q
Magnetic field poles?
A
- the magnetic field is strongest around the poles
- the greater the distance away from the magnet, the weaker the magnetic field
4
Q
How poles interact?
A
Opposites attract, the same repel
5
Q
NOTE
THIS IS IN MY REVISION FILE TOO
A
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