8.3 Forces at a Distance

Front

What are the two parts of a magnet?

Back

North Pole and South Pole.

Front

What is the function of a magnet in lifting objects?

Back

Magnets can lift heavy objects due to their magnetic force.

Front

Which materials are typically attracted to magnets?

Back

Magnetic objects, such as iron, cobalt, and nickel.

Front

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

Back

They repel each other.

Front

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

Back

They attract each other.

Front

What is a magnetic field?

Back

The area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.

Front

What is the difference between a permanent magnet and a temporary magnet?

Back

A permanent magnet maintains its magnetism, while a temporary magnet only acts as a magnet when in a magnetic field.

Front

What is the role of magnetic poles?

Back

Magnetic poles are the regions of a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest.

Front

Can magnets work through other materials?

Back

Yes, magnets can attract magnetic materials through non-magnetic materials, depending on their thickness.

Front

What is the principle of magnetism?

Back

Magnetism is the force of attraction or repulsion between objects due to their magnetic fields.