Magnetic Fields

Front

What is a magnetic field?

Back

The area of magnetic force around a magnet.

Front

How do magnets interact with each other?

Back

Magnets can attract or repel each other without touching.

Front

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

Back

They move away from each other.

Front

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

Back

They attract each other.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy something has because it is moving.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

The energy that is stored in an object or system.

Front

Can magnetic fields affect objects at a distance?

Back

Yes, magnetic fields can influence objects without direct contact.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for magnetic field strength?

Back

Tesla (T).

Front

What is the Earth's magnetic field?

Back

A magnetic field that extends from the Earth's interior out into space.

Front

What is magnetic declination?

Back

The angle between magnetic north and true north.