Magnets Definitions Flashcards
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Attraction
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The force that pulls things together
E.g. opposite poles of two magnets
2
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Electromagnet
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A magnet made by passing electricity through a coil of wire, which often has a core inside.
3
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Magnet
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An object that has a magnetic field and can attract magnetic materials. It can repel other magnets.
4
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Magnetic field
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The area around a magnet where it’s magnetic force can be felt
5
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Magnetic materials
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Material that are attracted to a magnet, e.g. iron, cobalt and nickel
6
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Magnetism
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The non-contact force of a magnetic field.
7
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Poles
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The parts of a magnet where its magnetic field is strongest
8
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Repulsion
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The force that pushes things away from each other
E.g. similar poles of two magnets
