Magnetic Fields Flashcards
1
Q
What type of force is magnetism
A
non-contact force
2
Q
What is a magnet
A
any material or object that produces a magnetic field
3
Q
Which way do magnetic fields run
A
from north to south poles on a magnet
4
Q
What is the strongest area of a magnet
A
the poles
5
Q
using field lines how do you determine strength in different areas
A
the more dense the field lines the stronger the magnetic field
6
Q
What do you use to draw field lines
A
a magnet
7
Q
What happens when two like poles are placed opposite eachother
A
they repel
8
Q
What happens when two unlike poles are placed opposite eachother
A
they attract
