Electric and Magnetic Fields

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What creates electric fields?

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Electric fields are created by static electric charges.

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What type of field does a compass respond to?

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A compass points north because of the Earth's magnetic field.

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Which type of charge is attracted to a positively charged object?

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Only negative charges are attracted to a positively charged object.

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What do fields allow objects to exert on each other?

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

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How can you increase the strength of an electromagnet?

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You can increase the strength of an electromagnet by using more coils.

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What is an electric field?

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An electric field is a region around a charged object where other charged objects experience a force.

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What is a magnetic field?

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

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What happens to the electric field when the charge increases?

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The strength of the electric field increases as the charge increases.

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What is the relationship between electric charges and magnetic fields?

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Moving electric charges create magnetic fields.

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.