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Which statement best describes the relationship between magnet A and magnet B?
What happens to the force of magnet A on magnet B if the distance between them is increased?
If a magnet is cut into two halves, what would happen to the poles of the magnet?
What is meant by 'a magnetic field'?
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If a second magnetic object is placed in the magnetic field of another object, what happens?
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How does the brightness of a bulb and the magnitude and sign of voltage change when a magnet moves through a coil at different speeds?
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What is a magnetic field?
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What are the characteristics of a magnetic field?
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What is a permanent magnet?
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What is an electromagnet?
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What type of materials are attracted to magnets?
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What happens when like poles of two magnets are brought close to each other?
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What happens when opposite poles of two magnets are brought close to each other?
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What creates magnetic fields in electromagnets?
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Where is the magnetic field greatest?
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What types of materials are used to make electromagnets?
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What happens to the force of magnet A on magnet B if the distance between them is increased?
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If a magnet is cut into two halves, what happens to the poles of each half?
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What would happen to the brightness of a bulb and the magnitude & sign of the voltage when a magnet moves through a coil at different speeds?
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What would happen to the poles of a magnet if it were cut into two halves?
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How does the force between two magnets change as the distance between them is increased?
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Which statement best describes the relationship between magnet A and magnet B?
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What characteristic of a magnetic field determines the strength of the magnetic field?
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Which type of magnet is created by the internal structure of the material itself?
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What physical phenomenon results in attractive and repulsive forces between objects?
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Which characteristic determines the type of magnet in which the magnetic field is generated by the internal structure of the material itself?
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Which region around a magnet experiences a magnetic force?
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What creates magnetic fields in electromagnets?
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What is a non-contact force that can push or pull objects without touching them?
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What types of materials are attracted to magnets?
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What type of material becomes a magnet when placed in a magnetic field?
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What characteristic distinguishes an electromagnet from a permanent magnet?
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Study Notes
Relationship Between Magnets
- Magnets A and B exhibit forces on each other based on their polarity: like poles repel, opposite poles attract.
- Increasing the distance between magnet A and magnet B reduces the force exerted on each other.
Magnetic Field
- A magnetic field is a region around a magnet where magnetic forces can be observed.
- Characteristics include direction (from north to south) and strength, with strength decreasing with distance from the magnet.
Behavior of Magnets
- Cutting a magnet into two results in each half becoming a new magnet with its own north and south poles.
- When like poles (e.g., north-north) are brought together, they repel each other; opposite poles (e.g., north-south) attract.
Electromagnets
- Electromagnets are formed when an electric current flows through a coil of wire, generating a magnetic field.
- They typically consist of materials like iron, which enhance the magnetic effect.
Effects of Magnet Movement
- Moving a magnet through a coil generates voltage due to electromagnetic induction; greater speeds create higher voltage and bulb brightness.
- The brightness of a bulb and voltage's magnitude/sign can change based on the speed of the magnet's movement through the coil.
Materials and Magnetism
- Ferromagnetic materials (e.g., iron, nickel, cobalt) are attracted to magnets.
- Some materials become magnetized when placed within a magnetic field, acquiring temporary magnetic properties.
Magnetic Force Characteristics
- Force between magnets diminishes as distance increases, inversely affecting magnetic strength.
- The strength of a magnetic field is determined by the density of magnetic field lines; more lines indicate a stronger field.
Types of Magnets
- Permanent magnets have a consistent magnetic field due to the internal structure of their materials.
- The physical phenomenon of magnetic forces arises from the alignment of magnetic domains in materials.
Magnetic Field Regions
- The magnetic field is strongest at the poles of the magnet and diminishes as one moves away from these regions.
Summary of Magnet Characteristics
- Electromagnets differ from permanent magnets primarily in that their magnetism can be turned on or off with electric current, while permanent magnets maintain a consistent magnetic field.
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Test your understanding of magnetic fields, magnetic forces, and electromagnetism based on the objectives listed. Explore the effects of distance on magnetic force, the impact of magnet speed on coils and bulbs, and the relationship between voltage magnitude and direction.