Magnets and Magnetism

Front

What happens to the force between two magnets as the distance between them increases?

Back

The force between them decreases.

Front

A compass points toward the south pole of Earth's magnetic field, located near the Earth's geographical ________.

Back

north

Front

Magnetic NORTH is actually geographic _________.

Back

SOUTH

Front

If you cut a magnet in half, what happens to the poles?

Back

Both halves get a North pole and a South pole.

Front

Although magnetic fields are _____________, one common way that people investigate them is to use ________ filings.

Back

invisible, iron

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

A material that produces a magnetic field, attracting certain metals like iron.

Front

What are the two types of magnetic poles?

Back

North pole and South pole.

Front

What is the law of magnetic poles?

Back

Like poles repel each other, while opposite poles attract.

Front

What is a magnetic field?

Back

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

Front

What material is commonly used to visualize magnetic fields?

Back

Iron filings.