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Definition of Magnetic Pole |
An area of a magnet where the magnetic force appears to be the strongest |
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Definition of Magnetic Field |
A region where a magnetic force can be detected |
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Does size effect the magnetic poles (North & South Pole)? |
No, no matter how small the pieces of a magnet are, each piece still has both a North & South Pole. |
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Magnets come from mostly ________. |
Iron |
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Why do magnets repel or attract each other? |
The interaction of the magnetic fields |
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Two factors that effect the strength of the magnetic field |
1.) Material from which the magnet is made of.
2.) The degree to which it has been magnetized. |
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What is the strongest part of the magnet? |
The pole |
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What are the Three Factors of Temporary Magnets (Electromagnets) |
1.) You can turn on or off.
2.) Control their strength
3.) Control Polarity (Which end is north or south) |
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What effects the the magnets strength? |
1.) More electricity
2.) More of whatever the electrons are moving through (Ex. More coils of wire) |
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Generators we used to make what? |
Electricity |
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Magnetism comes from _______. |
Electrons moving in a pattern |
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What 3 materials help electrons naturally align? |
1.) Fe
2.) Co
3.) Ni |
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What makes a magnetic field? |
Electric currents having electrons moving in a pattern. |
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Magnetism + mechanical energy = ________________ |
Electricity |
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Magnetism + Electricity = _______________. |
Mechanical energy |
