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Magnetism Flashcards

1
Q

What are the two poles all magnets have?

A

North and South

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2
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What do all magnets produce?

A

Magnetic Field

shown by magnetic field lines on diagrams

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3
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Which way do all Magnetic Field lines travel?

A

North to South

The closer they are the stronger the field and the further they are the weaker it is

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4
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Where is the magnetic field strongest?

A

At the poles of the magnet

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5
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What is the force between a magnet and a magnetic material?

A

Always attractive

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6
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What will two of the same poles do if next to each other?

A

Repel

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7
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What will two opposite poles do if next to each other?

A

Attract

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8
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What way does a compass needle always point in?

A

The direction that the magnetic field is in

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9
Q

What is the needle in a compass made of?

A

A tiny bar magnet

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10
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How can you build up a picture of a magnetic field?

A

Move a compass around a magnet and trace the position of the needle around the magnet.

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11
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What direction will a compass point in if not near a magnet and why?

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North, due to the Earth generating its own magnetic field.

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12
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What are the two types of magnet?

A

Permanent and Induced

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13
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What do Permanent magnets produce?

A

Their own magnetic field

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14
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What happens to Induced magnets when placed into a magnetic field?

A
  • It will turn into a magnet

- Once removed from the field they will lose magnetism

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15
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What is the force always between permanent and induced magnets?

A

Always Attractive

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16
Q

What happens when a current flows through a wire?

A

A magnetic field is created around the wire

17
Q

What is the field around the wire made up of?

A

Concentric circles perpendicular to the wire, with the wire as the centre

18
Q

What happens if you change the direction of the current?

A

It will change the direction of the magnetic field

19
Q

What rule can be used to work out the direction of the Magnetic Field?

A

Right-Hand Thumb Rule

20
Q

How does the Right-Hand Thumb Rule work?

A

Using your right hand, point your thumb in the direction of the current and cul your fingers.

The direction of your fingers is the direction of the field.

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