Magnetic Forces DOL

Front

What is a property of magnets?

Back

Magnets have two poles, north and south.

Front

What happens when you bring two north poles of magnets together?

Back

They repel each other.

Front

What is magnetic declination?

Back

Magnetic declination is the angle between magnetic north (as indicated by a compass) and true north (geographic north).

Front

What occurs when a magnet is broken?

Back

Each piece becomes a smaller magnet with its own north and south poles.

Front

What is the magnetic field?

Back

The magnetic field is the region around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected.

Front

What is the difference between magnetic north and true north?

Back

Magnetic north is the direction a compass points, while true north is the direction along the Earth's surface towards the North Pole.

Front

What materials are attracted to magnets?

Back

Materials that contain iron, nickel, or cobalt are attracted to magnets.

Front

What is the right-hand rule in magnetism?

Back

The right-hand rule is a mnemonic for understanding the direction of magnetic force, current, and magnetic field.

Front

What is a magnetic pole?

Back

A magnetic pole is one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest.

Front

How do magnets interact with each other?

Back

Like poles repel each other, while opposite poles attract.