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What is the origin of the word 'magnet'?
What is the origin of the word 'magnet'?
- A shepherd named Magnes
- The Greek word Magnesia (correct)
- A chemical compound of iron
- A naturally occurring mineral found in America
Which of the following substances is classified as a non-magnetic substance?
Which of the following substances is classified as a non-magnetic substance?
- Glass (correct)
- Cobalt
- Nickel
- Steel
What are artificial magnets primarily made from?
What are artificial magnets primarily made from?
- Iron or steel (correct)
- Plastic and rubber
- Natural ores
- Aluminum and copper
Which of the following examples is NOT a type of artificial magnet?
Which of the following examples is NOT a type of artificial magnet?
What characteristic is common to ferromagnetic substances?
What characteristic is common to ferromagnetic substances?
What is the primary difference between permanent magnets and temporary magnets?
What is the primary difference between permanent magnets and temporary magnets?
Which of the following materials is classified as non-magnetic?
Which of the following materials is classified as non-magnetic?
How can the strength of an electromagnet be varied?
How can the strength of an electromagnet be varied?
In which situation can a magnet lose its magnetic properties?
In which situation can a magnet lose its magnetic properties?
What role do opposite poles of magnets play in electromagnetic interactions?
What role do opposite poles of magnets play in electromagnetic interactions?
What happens to a freely suspended magnet when it is allowed to settle?
What happens to a freely suspended magnet when it is allowed to settle?
Where is the magnetic attraction of a magnet strongest?
Where is the magnetic attraction of a magnet strongest?
What are the terms commonly used to refer to the ends of a magnet?
What are the terms commonly used to refer to the ends of a magnet?
Why is the north-south orientation important for a magnet?
Why is the north-south orientation important for a magnet?
What happens when two like poles of magnets are brought close to each other?
What happens when two like poles of magnets are brought close to each other?
Where are the magnetic poles actually located on a magnet?
Where are the magnetic poles actually located on a magnet?
What would occur when the north pole of one magnet is brought near the south pole of another magnet?
What would occur when the north pole of one magnet is brought near the south pole of another magnet?
What happens to a piece of iron brought near a magnet?
What happens to a piece of iron brought near a magnet?
What is true about a bar magnet if it is broken into two pieces?
What is true about a bar magnet if it is broken into two pieces?
When a magnet is freely suspended, which direction does its north pole align?
When a magnet is freely suspended, which direction does its north pole align?
Why is it impossible to separate the two poles of a magnet?
Why is it impossible to separate the two poles of a magnet?
How does the Earth behave in terms of magnetism?
How does the Earth behave in terms of magnetism?
What characteristic is true about the poles of magnets?
What characteristic is true about the poles of magnets?
What is a characteristic of the magnetic field around a magnet?
What is a characteristic of the magnetic field around a magnet?
How do like and unlike poles of magnets interact?
How do like and unlike poles of magnets interact?
What happens to a compass needle when placed near a magnet?
What happens to a compass needle when placed near a magnet?
What will you observe when iron filings are sprinkled on paper over a magnet?
What will you observe when iron filings are sprinkled on paper over a magnet?
Why does a freely suspended magnet align itself in the north-south direction?
Why does a freely suspended magnet align itself in the north-south direction?
What is the result of the single touch method on an iron bar?
What is the result of the single touch method on an iron bar?
How many times should the double touch method be repeated?
How many times should the double touch method be repeated?
What happens to the polarity of the iron bar when using the double touch method?
What happens to the polarity of the iron bar when using the double touch method?
What is indicated by the observation after the single touch method?
What is indicated by the observation after the single touch method?
Which statement is true regarding the magnetism induced in the iron bar?
Which statement is true regarding the magnetism induced in the iron bar?
What happens to a piece of iron after the magnet is removed in the magnetic induction process?
What happens to a piece of iron after the magnet is removed in the magnetic induction process?
During the process of magnetic induction, how does the polarity of a nail change when a north pole magnet is brought near?
During the process of magnetic induction, how does the polarity of a nail change when a north pole magnet is brought near?
Which method of magnetizing an iron piece is indicated by placing the piece directly against a magnet?
Which method of magnetizing an iron piece is indicated by placing the piece directly against a magnet?
What does the earth behave like in terms of magnetism?
What does the earth behave like in terms of magnetism?
Where is the geographical location of the earth's North pole in relation to its magnetic pole?
Where is the geographical location of the earth's North pole in relation to its magnetic pole?
Which of the following devices primarily utilizes temporary electromagnets?
Which of the following devices primarily utilizes temporary electromagnets?
What is one method to enhance the strength of an electromagnet?
What is one method to enhance the strength of an electromagnet?
What is a common use for permanent magnets?
What is a common use for permanent magnets?
Which of the following is a recommended practice for the care and storage of magnets?
Which of the following is a recommended practice for the care and storage of magnets?
What is the primary purpose of a magnetic compass?
What is the primary purpose of a magnetic compass?
What is a key characteristic that distinguishes a permanent magnet from a temporary magnet?
What is a key characteristic that distinguishes a permanent magnet from a temporary magnet?
Which of the following statements about the magnetic properties of electromagnets is true?
Which of the following statements about the magnetic properties of electromagnets is true?
What happens to the polarity of a temporary magnet when the direction of current is reversed?
What happens to the polarity of a temporary magnet when the direction of current is reversed?
Which material is typically used for the core of a temporary electromagnet?
Which material is typically used for the core of a temporary electromagnet?
How does the magnetic strength of a temporary magnet differ from that of a permanent magnet?
How does the magnetic strength of a temporary magnet differ from that of a permanent magnet?
What happens to the poles of a magnet when two like poles are brought close together?
What happens to the poles of a magnet when two like poles are brought close together?
Which materials are known to be magnetic?
Which materials are known to be magnetic?
What is one of the methods for creating a permanent magnet from a piece of iron?
What is one of the methods for creating a permanent magnet from a piece of iron?
During magnetic induction, what happens to an iron piece placed near a magnet?
During magnetic induction, what happens to an iron piece placed near a magnet?
Which method requires two magnets to produce an opposite polarity?
Which method requires two magnets to produce an opposite polarity?
Which of the following is NOT a way that a magnet can be demagnetized?
Which of the following is NOT a way that a magnet can be demagnetized?
What characterizes a temporary magnet compared to a permanent magnet?
What characterizes a temporary magnet compared to a permanent magnet?
Which statement is true about magnetic poles?
Which statement is true about magnetic poles?
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Study Notes
Discovery of Magnets
- Magnets are substances that attract iron.
- First magnets were discovered around 800 BC.
- The first magnets were found from a naturally occurring mineral called magnetite.
- Magnes, a shepherd, is credited with the discovery due to his iron tools becoming attached to a magnetite rock.
- The word "magnet" originates from the Greek word "Magnesia" where magnetite deposits were later found.
Natural Magnets
- Natural magnets called lodestones are found in irregular shapes and are weak.
- They are formed naturally from magnetite.
- They are not frequently used.
Artificial Magnets
- Artificial magnets are made by humans.
- They are made from iron or steel and come in various shapes and sizes.
- Examples include bar magnets, cylindrical magnets, U-shaped magnets, horseshoe magnets, magnetic needles, and compasses.
Magnetic and Non-Magnetic Substances
- Magnetic substances are attracted by magnets. Examples include iron, steel, cobalt, and nickel.
- Non-magnetic substances are not attracted by magnets. Examples include wood, plastic, copper, paper, aluminum, rubber, stone, sand, ceramics, glass, bismuth, gold, silver, and brass.
Properties of Magnets
- Like poles repel and unlike poles attract:
- Two North poles or two South poles will repel each other.
- A North pole and a South pole will attract each other.
- Poles always exist in pairs:
- It is impossible to isolate a single pole of a magnet.
- If a bar magnet is broken, each piece will have its own North and South pole.
Magnetic Field Around a Magnet
- The space around a magnet where magnetic substances are attracted is called a magnetic field.
- A compass needle will deflect from its normal north-south orientation when near a magnet.
- Iron filings can be used to visualize the magnetic field lines around a magnet.
Earth's Magnetic Field
- The Earth acts like a giant magnet with its own magnetic field.
- The Earth's magnetic south pole is near the geographic north pole and vice versa.
- A freely suspended magnet aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field.
Making a Magnet
- Magnetic Induction: Place a piece of iron near a magnet to temporarily magnetize it.
- Single Touch Method: Move a magnetic pole along the length of an iron bar to magnetize it.
- Double Touch Method: Use two magnets with opposite poles facing each other, and move them along the iron bar to magnetize it.
- Electrical Method: Use an electric current to induce strong magnetism in an iron core.
Electromagnets
- An electromagnet is a coil of wire carrying an electric current that creates a magnetic field.
- The strength of an electromagnet can be varied by changing the current or the number of turns in the coil.
- Electromagnets are used in various applications, including electric bells, telephones, loudspeakers, electric toys, loading and unloading iron scraps, and magnetic measuring instruments.
Permanent and Temporary Magnets
- Permanent magnets retain their magnetic properties over time.
- Made from steel.
- They are used in various devices like galvanometers, ammeters, and voltmeters.
- Temporary magnets lose their magnetic properties when the inducing field is removed.
- Made from soft iron.
- Often used in electromagnetic devices.
How to Demgnetize a Magnet
- Rough handling, hammering, dropping on a hard surface, heating, and passing alternating current through a coil around the magnet can all demagnetize a magnet.
Magnetic Instruments
- Compass: Used for determining geographic directions.
- Galvanometer: Used to measure electric current.
- Ammeter: Used to measure the flow of electric current.
- Voltmeter: Used to measure the electric potential difference.
- Electric Motors: Convert electrical energy into mechanical energy.
- Dynamos: Convert mechanical energy into electrical energy.
- Speakers: Convert electrical signals into sound waves.
- Computers: Utilize electromagnets for storage and data processing.
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