Magnetic Forces

Front

Why is a compass needle attracted to the North?

Back

Because it is being attracted to the Magnetic South Pole.

Front

The part of the magnet with the strongest attraction is called magnetic __________.

Back

poles.

Front

What is the invisible force field surrounding each magnet called?

Back

A magnetic field.

Front

What happens when a north pole of a magnet comes close to another north pole?

Back

They would be repelled from each other.

Front

What is the opposite of attraction in magnetism?

Back

Repulsion.

Front

What are the two types of magnetic poles?

Back

North and South poles.

Front

What material is commonly attracted to magnets?

Back

Iron.

Front

What is an electromagnet?

Back

A type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.

Front

What happens to the magnetic field when the electric current is turned off in an electromagnet?

Back

The magnetic field disappears.

Front

What is the shape of a magnetic field around a magnet?

Back

It forms closed loops from the north pole to the south pole.