Magnetism Science 8 Flashcards
1
Q
What are some materials that attract to magnets
A
Iron, cobalt, nickel
2
Q
Are all metals magnetic?
A
No
3
Q
Like poles will
A
Repel
4
Q
Unlike poles will
A
Attract
5
Q
When a magnet gets closer to a magnetic force before attracting,
A
The potential energy will increase
6
Q
What increases when the magnets begin to attract
A
Kinetic energy
7
Q
Magnetic field lines point from
A
North to the south pole
8
Q
What field lines is a compass needle attracted to?
A
Earth’s magnetic field lines
9
Q
On a compass the white attracts to
A
South Pole
10
Q
On a compass the red attracts to
A
North Pole
11
Q
What can you use to see magnetic field lines
A
Iron Fillings
12
Q
What is an electromagnet
A
A magnet that gets its magnetism from electric currents
13
Q
Will an electromagnet act as a magnet if it has no electricity
A
No
