Magnets Flashcards

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1
Q

A region of magnetic force around an object is…

A

A magnetic field

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2
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One of two ends of a magnet is called

A

A pole

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3
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The ability of an object to push or pull on another object that has magnetic property is called what?

A

Magnetism

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4
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An object with a force that can attract or repel certain materials

A

Magnet

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5
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A material often affected by the push and pull of magnets

A

Metal

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6
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Which objects could be attracted to a magnet?

A

Metal ones. Paper clip etc

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7
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What can be positive or negative, can move in a wire, and cannot always be seen?

A

Electrical charge

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8
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Opposite __?__ attract on a magnet…(North attracts south)

A

Poles

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9
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Describe how The distance that an object is from a magnet affects the magnetic force on that object.

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The closer an object is to a magnet, the stronger the magnetic force is on that object

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