Magnetism Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What is the force of attraction or repulsion by magnetic materials?

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Magnetism

Front

What is the region of Earth's magnetic field?

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Magnetosphere

Front

What term describes materials that are strongly attracted to magnets?

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Ferromagnetic

Front

What is the process by which an electric current is produced by moving a wire in a magnetic field?

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Electromagnetic induction

Front

What is a magnet that retains its magnetic properties without a magnetic field?

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Permanent magnet

Front

What is the term for materials that can be magnetized temporarily?

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Temporary magnet

Front

What is the name of the magnetic poles where the magnetic field is strongest?

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Magnetic poles

Front

What is the phenomenon of generating a magnetic field using electric current?

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Electromagnetism

Front

What is the term for the ability of a material to become magnetized?

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Magnetic induction

Front

What is the name of a device that uses electric current to produce a magnetic field?

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Electromagnet