Magnetism Flashcards

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Attraction

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A pulling force, opposites attract.

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Repulsion

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A pushing force, the same repulse. N on N/S on S

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Electromagnet

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An object that is magnetised when electricity flows through it

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Electromagnetism

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The interaction between magnetic fields and electric currents

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Field Line

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Representation of magnetic forces around a magnet

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Magnetic

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Attracted by a magnet

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Magnetic Domain

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A tiny region with magnetic poles inside a magnetic material

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Magnetic Field

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The space around a magnet where magnetic forces occur

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Magnetism

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A force exerted on some metals, such as iron and nickel

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Magnetised

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Behaving like a magnetic, most or all magnetic domains are face the same or similar direction.

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Non Contact Force

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Any force that can occur even when two objects are not touching.

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Non Magnetic

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Not attracted by a magnet

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13
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North Pole

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The end of a magnet that the magnetic domains point at

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South Pole

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The end of a magnet that the magnetic domains point away from

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15
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Permanent Magnet

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An object that stays magnetised for a long time

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Temporary Magnet

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An object that stays magnetised for a limited time. Iron because it’s soft.

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Unmagnetised

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Not behaving like a magnet.