Magnetism Flashcards
1
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Magnetic fields
A
This is a region where magnetic fields experience a force
2
Q
Magnetic field lines
A
These are used to show the size and direction of magnetic fields, they always point from north to south
3
Q
Attraction of magnets
A
opposite poles attract, both poles attract magnetic materials. The closer the magnet and the magnetic materials get, the stronger the induced magnetism will be.
4
Q
Repulsion of magnets
A
Like poles repel
5
Q
A ‘soft’ magnetic material
A
Because it loses its induced magnetism quickly
eg. Iron
6
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A ‘hard’ magnetic material
A
Because it keeps its magnetism permanently
eg. Steel
