Magnetism Flashcards
1
Q
repel
A
to push away
2
Q
attract
A
to pull together
3
Q
magnetism
A
the force in which certain items are attracted to each other
4
Q
North Pole
A
one of the northern most points on the earth
the end of a magnet that points north
repels north, attracts south
5
Q
South Pole
A
one of the southern most points on earth
the end of the magnet that points south
repels south, attracts north
6
Q
magnetic field
A
the region around a magnet where the force of magnetism acts (attracts objects)
7
Q
permanent magnet
A
magnets that keep their magnetic force for a long time
8
Q
When a paperclip is attracted to a magnet, it becomes magnetized itself. Why does this happen?
A
the spinning electrons line up in the same direction temporarily
9
Q
What materials can be made into permanent magnets?
A
nickel, cobalt, iron
