Magnetism

Front

What happens if you hold the south pole of one magnet close to the north pole of another magnet?

Back

They will attract each other.

Front

Why is a compass needle attracted to the North?

Back

Because it is being attracted to the Magnetic South Pole.

Front

What force works only by combining electric and magnetic forces?

Back

Electromagnet.

Front

What would happen if a north pole of a magnet came close to a north pole of another magnet?

Back

They would be repelled from each other.

Front

What explains why two bar magnets come together when released?

Back

The poles facing one another are opposite poles.

Front

What is magnetism?

Back

Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials, primarily metals like iron.

Front

What are the two types of magnetic poles?

Back

North pole and South pole.

Front

What happens when like poles of magnets are brought together?

Back

They repel each other.

Front

What happens when opposite poles of magnets are brought together?

Back

They attract each other.

Front

What is a magnetic field?

Back

A magnetic field is the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.