Magnetism Flashcards
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Magnetism
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Is the force of attraction between magnets and magnetic objects (ferromagnetic objects)
2
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North and South Pole on a magnet
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Like poles repel each other and unlike poles attract each other
3
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Magnetic field
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Is the space around a magnetic in which a magnetic force can be detected
4
Q
Compass
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Is a small magnet or a magnetised needle that is free to move within a protective case
The North Pole of the magnet(little needle) points towards the north
5
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Ferromagnetic materials
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Iron Steel Nickel Cobalt Alloys of these
6
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Uses of magnets
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Putting things on fridge
Lifting things
MRI
Speakers
