Magnetism Flashcards
1
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The magnetic effect
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Of a magnet is strongest at the two ends - called the North Pole and the South Pole.
2
Q
Like poles repel each other
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Unlike poles attract each other.
3
Q
A magnetic compass
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Contains a small magnet balanced on a thin spindle which is free to move. It’s North Pole points north.
4
Q
A magnetic field
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Is the space around a magnet where a magnetic force can be seen.
5
Q
Magnetic field lines
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Go from the North Pole to the South Pole of a magnet.
6
Q
The Earth has a magnetic field
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As if it had a huge bar magnet at its centre, with the magnet’s South Pole in the northern hemisphere.
7
Q
Magnets are used in
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Electric motors, telephones, loudspeakers, compasses, press and fridge doors, dynamos etc.
8
Q
Iron, Nickel, Cobalt or their alloys
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Can be magnetised.
