magnetism Flashcards
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nucleus
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the core at the center of every atom
2
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magnetism
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the attraction of a magnet for another object
3
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permanent magnet
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a magnet made of a material that keeps its magnetism
4
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atom
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the smallest particle of an element that has all the properties of that element
5
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proton
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a positively charged particle found in the nucleus
6
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magnetic field
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the region around a magnet in which magnetic forces act
7
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element
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one of the about 100 basic materials that make up all matter
8
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ferromagnetic material
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a material that shows strong magnetic fields
9
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electron
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a tiny, negatively charged particle that orbits the nucleus
