Magnets Flashcards
Which magnetic poles attract each other?
A South pole and a North pole.
Two south poles of different magnets will?
Repel each other.
Why do we need to use equipment to investigate magnetic fields?
Because magnetic fields are invisible.
What is the name of the mini compass used to investigate magnetic field patterns?
A plotting compass.
Why is it important to place a piece of paper over the top of the magnet when working with iron filings?
It makes it easier to get the iron filings away from the magnet.
What is one of the main hazards of using iron filings?
They can scratch your eyes.
True or false? The shape of a magnetic field is the same whether you use a plotting compass or iron filings.
True.
Which end of a magnet will the north pole of a compass point towards when it lines up with the magnetic field?
The south pole of the magnet.
Because the north pole of a compass points to Earth’s north Pole, what are we able to say about the magnetism of Earth’s north Pole?
Earth’s north pole is a magnetic south.
What is a magnetic material?
A material which experiences a force in a magnetic field.
