Magnetism Flashcards
1
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The magnetic effect
A
Is the strongest at the two ends called the North Pole and the South Pole
2
Q
Like poles repel
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Like poles repel each other, unlike poles attract
3
Q
Magnetic compass
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Contains a small magnet balanced on a thin spindle which is free to move. It’s North Pole points north
4
Q
Magnetic field
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The space around a magnet where a magnetic force can be seen
5
Q
Magnetic field lines
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Go from the North Pole to the South Pole of a magnet
6
Q
The earth has a magnetic field
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As if it had a huge bar magnet at its centre, with the the magnets South Pole in the northern hemisphere
7
Q
Magnets are used in
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Electric motors, telephones, loudspeakers, compasses, press and fridge doors, dynamos etc.
8
Q
Iron, nickel, cobalt or their alloys
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Can be magnetised
