Magnetism Flashcards
A substance that attracts magnetic materials
Magnet
a point on a magnet where the magnet attraction is the greatest
Magnetic pole
Pole that points north in the earths magnetic field
North Pole
pole that points south in the earths magnetic field
South Pole
coil of wire that carries an electric current
electromagnet
Magnets forces are important because of the relationship between ______ and _____
Magnetism
electricity
how many kinds of poles do magnets have
two
the laws of magnetic force is that _____ poles attract each other and ______ poles _____ each other.
unlike
like
repel
the force of gravity acts on objects that have ______.
mass
All forces come in ____.
pairs
In both left-rules, your thumb always points in the direction the ______ charges move.
negative
the fingers of your left hand always point in the direction of the ______
magnetic field
a bar shaped magnet generally produces its strongest effect at.
both poles
two like magnets poles always
repel each other
a moving charge creates a magnetic field. The strength of the field depends on the
speed and strength of the charge.