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What is the primary function of a magnet?
What is the primary function of a magnet?
- To generate an electric current
- To repel unlike poles of two magnets
- To trap metallic substances with two opposite ends (correct)
- To demonstrate the magnetic field created by an electric current
What happens when the opposite poles of two magnets interact with each other?
What happens when the opposite poles of two magnets interact with each other?
- They repel each other (correct)
- They have no effect on each other
- They form a magnetic field
- They attract each other
What is the purpose of an electromagnet?
What is the purpose of an electromagnet?
- To generate an electric current from a magnetic field
- To create a permanent magnetic field
- To demonstrate the effect of an electric current on a compass
- To produce a magnetic field when an electric current is flowing (correct)
What is the significance of Hans Christian Oersted's experiment?
What is the significance of Hans Christian Oersted's experiment?
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What is the difference between a magnet and an electromagnet?
What is the difference between a magnet and an electromagnet?
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Study Notes
Magnets
- A magnet is an object that attracts metallic substances with two opposite ends, called poles.
- The opposite poles of two magnets repel each other, while unlike poles attract.
Interaction with Electric Current
- A compass behaves differently when placed over a wire, indicating the effect of an electric current.
Hans Christian Oersted's Experiment
- Hans Christian Oersted's experiment demonstrated the magnetic field created by an electric current flowing through a wire.
Electromagnets
- An electromagnet consists of a metal, a coil or wire, and an electricity source.
- In an electromagnet, the magnetic field exists only when electric current is flowing.
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Learn about magnets, their properties, and how they interact with each other. Discover the concept of electromagnets and how they are created through electric currents.
