Magnets Flashcards
1
Q
Give the main property of permanent magnets.
A
Produce their own magnetic field
2
Q
Give the main property of induced magnets.
A
They are magnetic materials that become magnets in magnetic fields - Quickly lose their magnetisation when the field is removed.
3
Q
Where is the magnetic field of a bar magnet strongest?
A
At the poles.
4
Q
What is a magnetic field?
A
A region where magnetic materials experience a non-contact force (magnetic effect).
5
Q
Where is magnetic north? Why is it called this?
A
Magnetic north is at the geographic north pole b/c it is the north-seeking pole.
6
Q
Where is magnetic south? Why is it called this?
A
Magnetic south is at the geographic south pole b/c it is the south-seeking pole.
