Magnetism Flashcards
1
Q
What is a any material that attracts iron?
A
magnet
2
Q
What do like poles on a magnet do?
A
repel
3
Q
What do opposite poles on a magnet do?
A
attract
4
Q
What is the attraction or repulsion between magnetic poles?
A
Magnetic force
5
Q
Where is a magnetic force the strongest?
A
at the poles
6
Q
What are invisible lines that map out the magnetic field around a magnet?
A
Magnetic field lines
7
Q
Magnetic field lines leave the ______ pole and enter the _____ pole.
A
north, south
8
Q
What do closer magnetic field lines mean?
A
stronger field
