MAGNETISM Flashcards
1
Q
How do you test if a metal is magnetic or not?
A
You need to test if they experience a force in a magnetic field, i.e. close to another magnet.
2
Q
Give some examples of materials that are magnetic.
A
Iron
Steel
Nickel
Cobalt
3
Q
Non-magnetic materials?
A
Copper
Aluminum
4
Q
What are some uses for a magnet?
A
Used to hold objects together.
Computer hard drives
Alarms
Cell phones
5
Q
What is a magnetic field?
A
An area in space in which a ferromagnetic substance will experience a (not-contact) magnetic force.
