Magnetism

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a force of attraction or repulsion that occurs between two magnetic objects.

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How are magnetic fields typically investigated despite being invisible?

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One common way to investigate magnetic fields is to use iron filings.

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What produces a magnetic field?

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A magnetic field is produced by moving electric charges.

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What are domains in magnetic materials?

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In magnetic materials, all of the domains are pointing in the same direction.

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What happens when two magnets with opposite poles face each other?

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Iron filings respond to the magnetic fields generated by two magnets with opposite poles facing each other.

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What are the two types of magnetic poles?

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The two types of magnetic poles are north and south poles.

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What is the relationship between magnetic fields and electric currents?

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A magnetic field is generated around a conductor when an electric current flows through it.

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What is the significance of the right-hand rule in magnetism?

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The right-hand rule helps determine the direction of the magnetic field around a current-carrying conductor.

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What materials are considered ferromagnetic?

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Materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt are considered ferromagnetic because they can be magnetized.

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What is the difference between permanent magnets and temporary magnets?

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Permanent magnets maintain their magnetism over time, while temporary magnets only exhibit magnetic properties when in a magnetic field.

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