magnetism & electromagnetism Flashcards
1
Q
what are the poles of a magnet
A
The places where the magnetic forces are strongest
2
Q
when two magnets are brought together what happens?
A
they expert a force on each other
3
Q
what happens when two like poles of magnets are brought close to each other
A
They repel each other
4
Q
what happens when two opposite poles of magnets are brought close to each other
A
they attract each other
5
Q
what is a permanent magnet
A
one which produces its own magnetic field
6
Q
what type of force exists between a magnet and a magnetic field
A
attractive force
