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What is the term for the region around a magnet where magnetic force acts on magnetic materials?

  • Magnetic field (correct)
  • Magnetic flux
  • Magnetic layer
  • Magnetosphere

    • What method is used to visualize the magnetic field pattern around a magnet?

  • Using iron filings on a card (correct)
  • Observing color changes
  • Measuring electrical resistance
  • Using a compass

    • When two opposite poles of magnets are brought together, what type of magnetic field pattern is produced?

  • Interference field pattern
  • Attractive field pattern (correct)
  • No change in field pattern
  • Repulsive field pattern

    • What happens to the magnetic field patterns of two magnets when they are brought close to each other?

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    What ancient black stone, known for attracting iron, is related to the origin of the word 'magnet'?

    <p>Lodestone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the distance between the lines of force relate to the magnetic strength in a magnetic field?

    <p>Closer lines indicate stronger magnetic strength (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary composition of the Earth's core that influences its magnetic field?

    <p>Iron and nickel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of the Earth's core is made of solid metal?

    <p>Inner core (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between magnetic north and geographic north?

    <p>Magnetic north is actually the Earth's south magnetic pole. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the first known uses of a magnet in direction-finding?

    <p>The Chinese practice of Feng Shui using a luopan (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Earth's spinning core contribute to the production of its magnetic field?

    <p>By the different speeds at which the inner and outer cores move (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first scientist known for studying magnets for navigation?

    <p>Shen Kuo (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did William Gilbert discover about the magnetic needle's behavior?

    <p>It dipped as it pointed north-south. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Hans Christian Ørsted contribute to the understanding of magnetism and electricity?

    <p>He linked electric current to magnetic fields. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Gilbert's experiments, how did the dip of the magnetic needle vary?

    <p>It changed based on its position on the model Earth. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when an electric current passes through a wire?

    <p>It generates a magnetic field around the wire. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do lines of force in magnetic field diagrams indicate?

    <p>The strength and direction of the magnetic field. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Gilbert's findings is true?

    <p>The Earth behaves like a giant magnet. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when a wire is coiled and connected in a circuit?

    <p>A magnetic field is produced around the coil. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Gilbert's experiment with a lodestone sphere demonstrate?

    <p>Magnetic dip varies depending on the location on the sphere. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a misconception disproven by William Gilbert?

    <p>Garlic destroys magnetism. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the lines of force in a magnetic field as the field strength increases?

    <p>They become denser and closer together. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Magnetic Field

    The area around a magnet where magnetic forces act on magnetic materials.

    Magnetic Field Pattern

    The arrangement of iron filings that show the magnetic field around a magnet.

    Lines of Force

    Lines that show the direction and strength of the magnetic field.

    Magnetic Strength

    The force of magnetism, related to the density of magnetic field lines.

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    Interaction of Magnetic Fields

    How magnetic fields change when magnets are brought near each other.

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    Earth's Magnetic Field

    The magnetic field surrounding Earth, created by its core.

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    Lodestone

    Magnetite mineral; an early form of a magnet, used to find directions.

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    Earth's Core

    The center of the Earth, composed of a solid inner core and a liquid outer core, made primarily of iron and nickel.

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    Magnetic Field Generation

    The Earth's rotation causes the liquid outer core to move, creating a magnetic field around the Earth.

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    Geographic Poles

    The ends of the Earth's axis of rotation, marked by the North and South Poles.

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    Magnetic North

    The point on Earth where the magnetic field lines point vertically downwards, not aligned with the geographic North Pole.

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    Magnetic vs. Geographic Poles

    Magnetic poles are points where magnetic field lines converge, while geographic poles are defined by Earth's rotation axis.

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    Magnetic Compass Improvement

    Attaching a magnetic needle to a pivot made compasses easier to use.

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    William Gilbert

    An English scientist and physician who studied magnetism, disproving common beliefs about magnetism.

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    Earth as a Magnet

    William Gilbert described Earth's magnetic behavior as if it contained a large magnet.

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    Magnetic Dip

    The angle at which a magnetic needle dips or tilts from horizontal as it points north-south.

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    Hans Christian Ørsted

    Danish physicist who discovered the link between electricity and magnetism using experiment.

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    Electric Current and Magnetism

    A flowing electric current creates a magnetic field around the wire.

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    Magnetic Field Lines

    Show both the direction and strength of a magnetic field, closer lines mean a stronger field.

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    Magnetic Field around a Coil

    A wire coiled into a circuit will generate a magnetic field around itself.

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    Modern Compass Applications

    Early discoveries about magnetism and electricity led to compass refinements for guiding people globally.

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    Study Notes

    Magnetism Basics

    • Origin of "Magnet": The word "magnet" originates from the ancient region of Magnesia (now part of Turkey).
    • Lodestone: Large numbers of black stones were found in the region that could attract iron. These stones were called lodestones or leading stones because they could be used for navigation and eventually for making compasses.
    • Magnetite: The mineral form of these stones is magnetite.
    • Magnetic Field: The region around a magnet where magnetic force acts on magnetic materials.
    • Showing Magnetic Field: Iron filings sprinkled on a piece of card laid over a magnet line up to show the magnetic field pattern, particularly the lines of force that arch between the poles.

    Magnetic Field Strength

    • Distance and Strength: The distance between lines of force in the magnetic field can indicate strength. The closer the lines, the stronger the field.

    Interaction of Magnetic Fields

    • Similar Poles: If two similar magnetic poles are brought together, a specific pattern of interaction develops between them.
    • Opposing Poles: If two opposing magnetic poles are brought together, the pattern of interaction will differ from that of similar poles.
    • Magnetic Field Patterns Change: The magnetic field pattern of one magnet changes when another magnet is brought nearby.

    The Earth's Magnetic Field

    • Inner and Outer Core: The core of the Earth is comprised of an inner core made of solid iron and nickel and an outer core made of liquid iron and nickel. They move at different speeds, which creates the Earth's magnetic field.
    • Earth's Magnetic Axis: The magnetic axis of the Earth is slightly offset from its geographic axis.
    • Geographic vs Magnetic Poles: The geographic poles (fixed locations) are different from the magnetic poles (which change position slightly each year).

    Early Discoveries of Magnetism

    • Ancient Chinese (Luopan): Ancient Chinese civilization likely pioneered the use of magnets for navigation. A compass-like device called a luopan was used, utilizing south-pointing magnetic direction to assist in architecture.
    • Shen Kuo: The first evidence of scientific investigation into magnetism is found in the written works of Chinese scientist Shen Kuo.
    • Petrus Peregrinus / Peter the Pilgrim: A 13th-century French engineer experimented on magnets and magnets' attractive and repulsive properties.
    • William Gilbert: An English scientist from the 16th/17th century who accurately described the Earth as a giant magnet.

    Magnetism and Electricity

    • Hans Christian Ørsted: He noticed a connection between electricity and magnetism: a compass needle moved when an electric current flowed nearby.
    • Electric Current and Magnetic Field: An electric current passing through a wire creates a magnetic field around the wire. The strength of the field varies at different locations.
    • Plotting a Magnetic Field: The pattern of the field can be plotted using compasses and iron filings.
    • Electromagnets: A coil of wire surrounding a piece of iron can create an electromagnet. Current through the coil induces magnetism in the iron, and the field disappears when current stops.
    • Electromagnet Applications: Electromagnets are used in a variety of devices, such as scrapyards (moving cars and steel).

    Making and Testing Electromagnets

    • Materials: A nail, copper wire, switch, batteries, clamp and stand, and paper clips.
    • Creating Electromagnet: Wind the copper wire around the iron core, ensuring tight turns in the same direction.
    • Testing Electromagnet: Set up circuits using differing cell configurations and observe how an electromagnet's strength (measured by the number of paper clips lifted) changes based on the number of cells. This experiment would vary the strength of the electromagnet based on the amount of electricity flowing through the coil.

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