GMAS Science Review

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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 typically consists of a coil of wire wrapped around a core material, such as iron.

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How can you make an electromagnet stronger?

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You can make an electromagnet stronger by adding more coils of wire to the core.

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What is the modern periodic table arranged by?

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The modern periodic table is arranged by atomic number, which is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through a material without the movement of the material itself, typically occurring in solids.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases), where warmer areas of a liquid or gas rise and cooler areas sink.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves, such as light or heat, without the need for a medium.

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What energy transformation occurs in a lightbulb?

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In a lightbulb, electrical energy is transformed into radiant energy (light) and thermal energy (heat).

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, measured in kilograms, while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that mass, measured in newtons.

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What is force?

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Force is a push or pull on an object that can cause it to accelerate, measured in newtons.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object, which can occur due to a change in speed or direction.