Magnets Produce Magnetic Fields Flashcards
1
Q
What do all magnets have?
A
Two poles - north of south
2
Q
What is a magnetic field?
A
A region where magnetic materials experience a force
3
Q
What are magnetic field lines used for?
A
To show the size and direction of magnetic fields
4
Q
In which way do magnetic field lines point?
A
Always from NORTH to SOUTH
5
Q
What does placing the north and south poles of two permanent bar magnets near each other do?
A
Creates a uniform field between the two magnets
