Magnetism

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What is the magnetic field?

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The magnetic field is the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected.

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What are the two types of magnetic poles?

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Every magnet has a North pole and a South pole.

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What shape does the magnetic field of a horseshoe magnet resemble?

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The magnetic field of a horseshoe magnet resembles the field created by two opposite poles.

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What happens when two like poles of magnets are brought together?

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Like poles repel each other.

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What happens when two opposite poles of magnets are brought together?

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Opposite poles attract each other.

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What are magnetic domains?

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Magnetic domains are regions within a magnetic material where the magnetic moments of atoms are aligned in the same direction.

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What is the effect of iron filings in a magnetic field?

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Iron filings align themselves along the lines of the magnetic field, visually demonstrating the field's shape.

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What is a permanent magnet?

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A permanent magnet is a material that maintains its magnetic properties without the need for an external magnetic field.

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What is an electromagnet?

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An electromagnet is a type of magnet where the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.

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How can you increase the strength of an electromagnet?

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You can increase the strength of an electromagnet by increasing the current, adding more coils of wire, or using a ferromagnetic core.