Magnetism Flashcards
1
Q
Magnetic field
A
The area around a magnet. The field lines always point towards south poles
2
Q
Permanent magnet
A
A magnet that is always magnetic
3
Q
Induced magnet
A
A magnet that needs to be turned on by a permanent magnet
4
Q
Electromagnet
A
a type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.
5
Q
Solenoid
A
Multiple parallel coils of wire, the fields add together.
6
Q
Fleming left hand rule
A
Thumb-direction of the force
Index finger- direction of magnetic field
Middle finger -direction of current
