Magnetic Field Chapter 1

Front

To push objects away from one another

Back

repel

Front

A line that connects opposite magnetic poles and represents the strength and direction of the magnetic field

Back

magnetic field line

Front

One of the two opposite ends of a magnet.

Back

magnetic pole

Front

The space around a magnet in which magnetic forces can act on objects

Back

magnetic field

Front

To pull objects toward one another

Back

attract

Front

A system is a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole

Back

true

Front

Why does a compass always point north?

Back

The positive north side of the compass magnet is attracted to the magnetic south pole.

Front

Magnetic field lines

Back

represent the magnetic force around magnets and the earth

Front

Are these magnetic field lines attracting or repelling?

Back

attracting

Front

Are these magnets attracting or repelling?

Back

repelling