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What do iron filings reveal about magnetic fields when used to map them?
What do iron filings reveal about magnetic fields when used to map them?
- The intensity of the field at specific points and the sense of the field lines.
- Only the strength of the magnetic field, however not the direction.
- The ‘lines of action’ of the magnetic field as curved lines. (correct)
- The exact sense of the field lines, but not necessarily the strength.
In a magnetic flux pattern created using iron filings, what does the concentration of filings indicate?
In a magnetic flux pattern created using iron filings, what does the concentration of filings indicate?
- A weaker magnetic field, and the magnetic field lines point inwards.
- A weaker magnetic field, and where the filings are further apart.
- A stronger magnetic field, and the magnetic field lines point outwards.
- A stronger magnetic field, where the iron filings are packed closely together. (correct)
When creating a magnetic flux pattern of a bar magnet with iron filings, what is the purpose of the horizontal surface, such as a cardboard or Plexiglass?
When creating a magnetic flux pattern of a bar magnet with iron filings, what is the purpose of the horizontal surface, such as a cardboard or Plexiglass?
- To provide a surface on the ground to stabilize the bar magnet and keep it in place.
- To allow the filings to move and align more freely along the magnetic flux lines. (correct)
- To enhance the visual representation of the field by making the iron filings more clearly visible.
- To reduce the influence of the Earth’s magnetic field on the iron filings.
Why is the Earth's magnetic field not considered when mapping the field of a permanent bar magnet using iron filings?
Why is the Earth's magnetic field not considered when mapping the field of a permanent bar magnet using iron filings?
If a small compass is placed near the south pole of a bar magnet, what direction will the compass needle point?
If a small compass is placed near the south pole of a bar magnet, what direction will the compass needle point?
How do you determine both the direction and strength of a magnetic field using iron filings and a plotting compass?
How do you determine both the direction and strength of a magnetic field using iron filings and a plotting compass?
What visual characteristic of a magnetic flux pattern indicates a stronger magnetic field?
What visual characteristic of a magnetic flux pattern indicates a stronger magnetic field?
Given a bar magnet with its north pole pointing upwards on the page, and you place the compass directly above the south pole with the compass on the page, which way will the compass point?
Given a bar magnet with its north pole pointing upwards on the page, and you place the compass directly above the south pole with the compass on the page, which way will the compass point?
Flashcards
Iron filings
Iron filings
Tiny iron pieces that align themselves along magnetic field lines, forming a visible pattern called a flux pattern.
Flux pattern
Flux pattern
A map of a magnetic field created by iron filings. It shows the shape and strength of the magnetic field.
Field direction
Field direction
The direction of a magnetic field is determined by a compass. While iron filings show the shape of the field, a compass reveals the direction.
Field strength
Field strength
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Bar magnet field
Bar magnet field
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Earth's field
Earth's field
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Compass and magnet
Compass and magnet
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Plotting compass
Plotting compass
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Study Notes
Iron Filings and Magnetic Fields
- Iron filings are used to visualize magnetic fields
- They arrange themselves along the lines of the magnetic field, creating a flux pattern
- The closer the filings, the stronger the field
- The further apart the filings, the weaker the field
Plotting Magnetic Fields
- Iron filings show the "line of action" of field lines (curved lines)
- A plotting compass is required to determine the sense of the field lines
- Iron filings and a plotting compass together are needed for a complete field map
- Only a plotting compass can show the entire shape reliably
Magnetic Field Strength
- The magnetic field from a bar magnet is stronger where the filings are concentrated
- The field is weaker where the filings are more spread out
- The strength of Earth's magnetic field is too weak to affect iron filings in the presence of a stronger magnet
Compass Needles and Magnetic Fields
- A compass needle will align with the magnetic field lines
- The Earth's magnetic field is usually too weak to affect the response of a compass in the presence of a stronger bar magnet
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Test your understanding of how iron filings are used to visualize magnetic fields. This quiz covers concepts such as magnetic field strength, plotting compass usage, and the behavior of compass needles in magnetic fields. Dive into the fascinating world of magnetism and discover the science behind field lines!
