Electricity & Magnetism (R)

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What is an electromagnet?

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An electromagnet is a type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current. It can be turned on and off.

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How do electromagnets differ from regular magnets?

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Electromagnets can be turned off and on, their polarity can be reversed, and their strength can be changed.

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

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The force between two magnets decreases as the distance between them increases.

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What is responsible for the magnetic field around Earth?

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The Earth's molten iron core is responsible for the magnetic field around Earth.

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What do the lines around a magnet represent?

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The lines around a magnet represent the magnetic field.

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What is the North Pole of a magnet?

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The North Pole of a magnet is the end that points towards the Earth's geographic North when freely suspended.

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What is the South Pole of a magnet?

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The South Pole of a magnet is the end that points towards the Earth's geographic South when freely suspended.

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What is magnetic declination?

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Magnetic declination is the angle between magnetic north and true north.

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What is the relationship between electric current and magnetism?

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Electric current produces a magnetic field, which is the principle behind electromagnets.

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What is the strength of a magnetic field measured in?

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The strength of a magnetic field is measured in teslas (T).