Introduction to Electric and Magnetic Fields

Front

A compass points north because of the Earth's ________ field?

Back

magnetic

Front

Which of these metals is NOT attracted to a magnet?

Back

Aluminum

Front

Fields allow objects to exert _____ on each other without touching.

Back

forces

Front

What is the area around an object that can attract or repel other objects in that area?

Back

Magnetic Field

Front

Magnetic fields are created by _______ electric charges.

Back

moving

Front

What is an electric field?

Back

An area around a charged object where it can exert electric force on other charges.

Front

What is the difference between static and moving electric charges?

Back

Static charges are at rest, while moving charges create a magnetic field.

Front

What happens to a compass when it is placed near a magnet?

Back

The compass needle will align itself with the magnetic field of the magnet.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for magnetic field strength?

Back

Tesla (T) or Gauss (G).

Front

What is the relationship between electricity and magnetism?

Back

Electricity can create magnetic fields, and moving magnets can generate electric currents.