11 Magnetism

Front

True or False - the Earth is a big magnet?

Back

True

Front

What are the moving particles inside a magnet?

Back

Electrons

Front

What is the most common metal that can be made into a magnet?

Back

Iron

Front

True or False - Like poles attract?

Back

False

Front

What is the first step of the engineering design process?

Back

Define the problem or need

Front

What is magnetism?

Back

Magnetism is a physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, resulting in attractive and repulsive forces between objects.

Front

What are the two types of magnetic poles?

Back

North and South poles.

Front

What happens when you bring two north poles of magnets together?

Back

They repel each other.

Front

What is a ferromagnetic material?

Back

A material that can be magnetized, such as iron, cobalt, and nickel.

Front

What is the relationship between electricity and magnetism?

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Electricity can create a magnetic field, and a changing magnetic field can induce an electric current.