Magnetism Flashcards

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_________ is the force that pushes apart or pulls magnets together.

A

Magnetism

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A bar magnets pull is strongest on the:

A

Poles

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Increasing the number of coils _________ the strength of an electromagnet

A

Increase

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An iron rod, electric current, and a ______ are needed to make an electromagnet

A

Coil of wire

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4
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A needle of a compass always points _____.

A

North

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When an electromagnet is turned off, it is

A

No longer magnetic

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Electromagnets in motors are used to cause

A

Motion

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A generator needs ______ to make electricity

A

Motion

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Motors create _______.

A

Motion

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9
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Earths magnetic poles cause compasses to point

A

North

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10
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True or False:

Does Earth have a magnetic field?

A

True

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True or False:

An electromagnet is in a motor.

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True

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