poles of a magnet Flashcards
1
Q
where are the magnetic forces strongest?
A
the poles
2
Q
what happens when two magnets are brought close together?
A
they exert a force on each other
3
Q
like/unlike attract/repel
A
like repel, unlike attract
4
Q
what are attraction and repulsion examples of?
A
non-contact force
5
Q
what is a permanent magnet?
A
a magnet that produces its own magnetic field
6
Q
what is an induced magnet?
A
a material that becomes a magnet when it is placed in a
magnetic field
7
Q
what does induced magnetism always cause?
A
always causes a force of
attraction
8
Q
what happens when an induced magnet is removed from a magnetic field?
A
an induced magnet loses most/all of its magnetism quickly
