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What is the primary source of magnetic fields?
What is the primary source of magnetic fields?
What is the unit of measurement for magnetic fields?
What is the unit of measurement for magnetic fields?
What is the characteristic of temporary magnetism?
What is the characteristic of temporary magnetism?
What is the result of the interaction between like poles?
What is the result of the interaction between like poles?
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What is the purpose of electric motors?
What is the purpose of electric motors?
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What is the principle behind magnetic storage?
What is the principle behind magnetic storage?
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What is the function of magnetic forces?
What is the function of magnetic forces?
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What is the definition of a magnetic dipole?
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Study Notes
Definition of Magnetism
Magnetism is a physical phenomenon produced by the interaction of magnetic fields, which are created by the motion of charged particles, such as electrons.
Types of Magnetism
- Permanent Magnetism: A natural magnet that retains its magnetic field forever, e.g., iron, nickel, and cobalt.
- Electromagnetism: A magnetic field created by an electric current, e.g., coils, solenoids, and electromagnets.
- Temporary Magnetism: A material that becomes magnetized only when in the presence of an external magnetic field, e.g., soft iron, nickel, and cobalt.
Magnetic Fields
- A region around a magnet or electric current where the magnetic force can be detected.
- Magnetic fields are created by the motion of charged particles.
- Magnetic fields are measured in units of tesla (T).
Magnetic Forces
- A force that arises from the interaction between magnetic fields and moving charges or other magnetic fields.
- Magnetic forces can be attractive or repulsive.
- Magnetic forces are responsible for the alignment of magnetic dipoles.
Magnetic Dipoles
- A pair of magnetic poles, a north pole and a south pole, separated by a small distance.
- Every magnet has two poles, which cannot exist independently.
- Like poles (north-north or south-south) repel each other, while opposite poles (north-south) attract each other.
Applications of Magnetism
- Electric Motors: Convert electrical energy into mechanical energy.
- Generators: Convert mechanical energy into electrical energy.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to create images of the body.
- Magnetic Storage: Uses magnetic fields to store data on devices such as hard drives and magnetic strips.
Definition of Magnetism
- Magnetism is a physical phenomenon produced by the interaction of magnetic fields, created by the motion of charged particles like electrons.
Types of Magnetism
- Permanent Magnetism: a natural magnet that retains its magnetic field forever, e.g., iron, nickel, and cobalt.
- Electromagnetism: a magnetic field created by an electric current, e.g., coils, solenoids, and electromagnets.
- Temporary Magnetism: a material that becomes magnetized only when in the presence of an external magnetic field, e.g., soft iron, nickel, and cobalt.
Magnetic Fields
- A region around a magnet or electric current where the magnetic force can be detected.
- Created by the motion of charged particles.
- Measured in units of tesla (T).
Magnetic Forces
- A force that arises from the interaction between magnetic fields and moving charges or other magnetic fields.
- Can be attractive or repulsive.
- Responsible for the alignment of magnetic dipoles.
Magnetic Dipoles
- A pair of magnetic poles, a north pole and a south pole, separated by a small distance.
- Every magnet has two poles, which cannot exist independently.
- Like poles (north-north or south-south) repel each other, while opposite poles (north-south) attract each other.
Applications of Magnetism
- Electric Motors: convert electrical energy into mechanical energy.
- Generators: convert mechanical energy into electrical energy.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to create images of the body.
- Magnetic Storage: uses magnetic fields to store data on devices such as hard drives and magnetic strips.
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Learn about the physical phenomenon of magnetism, its types, and how it's created by charged particles. Explore permanent magnetism, electromagnetism, and temporary magnetism.
