magnets and magnetic fields Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
name 2 poles of a magnet
A
north
south
2
Q
state 2 ways that you can find out the shape of a magnetic field
A
if the field lines are closer the the magnetic field is stronger
a permanent magnet has its own magnetic field
3
Q
how to draw the magnetic field
A
draw lines to represent the field
using a compass. the lines go from north to south
arrows pointing north to south as well