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What force causes a rolling ball to slow down and eventually stop?
What force causes a rolling ball to slow down and eventually stop?
- Electromagnetism
- Friction (correct)
- Magnetism
- Gravity
Which of the following is a key function of friction?
Which of the following is a key function of friction?
- Reducing the weight of an object
- Causing objects to move faster
- Making objects float in the air
- Enabling walking on the ground (correct)
What is one effect a force can have on an object?
What is one effect a force can have on an object?
- It can change the shape and size of an object. (correct)
- It can change the color of an object.
- It can only stop a moving object.
- It can only move an object at rest.
Which of the following appliances uses magnets for generating sound?
Which of the following appliances uses magnets for generating sound?
How do electromagnets differ from permanent magnets?
How do electromagnets differ from permanent magnets?
What is the name given to naturally occurring magnetic rocks?
What is the name given to naturally occurring magnetic rocks?
Which of the following is NOT a magnetic material?
Which of the following is NOT a magnetic material?
The ends of a magnet are called what?
The ends of a magnet are called what?
What is the result of bringing two south poles of a magnet together?
What is the result of bringing two south poles of a magnet together?
What is the name for a push or pull on an object?
What is the name for a push or pull on an object?
Which of these materials will likely be attracted to a magnet?
Which of these materials will likely be attracted to a magnet?
What does friction do to a moving object?
What does friction do to a moving object?
Where is the magnetic force strongest on a magnet?
Where is the magnetic force strongest on a magnet?
Flashcards
What is a magnet?
What is a magnet?
A special material that attracts certain metals like iron, nickel, and cobalt.
What is a natural magnet?
What is a natural magnet?
A type of magnet found naturally, often called magnetite or lodestone.
What is a man-made magnet?
What is a man-made magnet?
A magnet made by humans, usually from iron or steel.
What are the poles of a magnet?
What are the poles of a magnet?
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What happens when like poles of magnets are brought together?
What happens when like poles of magnets are brought together?
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What happens when unlike poles of magnets are brought together?
What happens when unlike poles of magnets are brought together?
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What is force?
What is force?
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What is friction?
What is friction?
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Friction
Friction
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Force
Force
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Magnetism
Magnetism
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Electromagnet
Electromagnet
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Effects of Force
Effects of Force
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Study Notes
Magnets
- Magnets are special stones, or man-made objects made of iron or steel, that interact with specific metals.
- Natural magnets are called lodestones or magnetite.
- Magnets have different shapes (e.g., U-shaped, horseshoe, bar, rod, ring, button).
- Magnets attract certain materials, called magnetic materials (e.g., iron, nickel, cobalt, steel).
- Non-magnetic materials are not attracted to magnets (e.g., gold, silver, aluminium, copper, wood, paper, plastic, glass, clay).
Magnet Characteristics
- Magnets can attract objects made of magnetic materials.
- The force of attraction is strongest at the poles (ends) of the magnet and weakest at the center.
- Magnets have two poles: north (N) and south (S).
Magnet Poles
- Like poles repel (push apart) each other (e.g., N-N or S-S).
- Unlike poles attract (pull together) each other (e.g., N-S).
Force
- A force is a push or pull.
- Forces can change an object's motion (speed or direction), shape, and cause movement.
- Force examples include pushing, pulling, and friction which opposes movement.
Effects of Force
- A force can cause a stationary object to start moving.
- It can change the speed or direction of a moving object.
- It can change the shape or size of an object.
- It can cause a moving object to stop moving.
Uses of Magnets
- Magnets are found in many electrical appliances.
- They are used in telephones, headphones, and speakers to produce sound.
- Small electromagnets are used in computers, televisions, and video recorders to handle information.
- A magnet is in the refrigerator to keep the door closed.
- Electromagnets are temporary magnets, functioning only while electricity flows through them.
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Explore the fascinating world of magnets, including their characteristics, shapes, and the concept of magnetic poles. Learn how magnets interact with different materials and the forces involved in these interactions. This quiz will test your knowledge on natural and man-made magnets.
