Magnetism Flashcards
Attraction
A pulling force, opposites attract.
Repulsion
A pushing force, the same repulse. N on N/S on S
Electromagnet
An object that is magnetised when electricity flows through it
Electromagnetism
The interaction between magnetic fields and electric currents
Field Line
Representation of magnetic forces around a magnet
Magnetic
Attracted by a magnet
Magnetic Domain
A tiny region with magnetic poles inside a magnetic material
Magnetic Field
The space around a magnet where magnetic forces occur
Magnetism
A force exerted on some metals, such as iron and nickel
Magnetised
Behaving like a magnetic, most or all magnetic domains are face the same or similar direction.
Non Contact Force
Any force that can occur even when two objects are not touching.
Non Magnetic
Not attracted by a magnet
North Pole
The end of a magnet that the magnetic domains point at
South Pole
The end of a magnet that the magnetic domains point away from
Permanent Magnet
An object that stays magnetised for a long time