Magnetic Fields Vocabulary

the space around a magnet in which magnetic forces can act on objects

• magnetic field

• magnetic field line

• magnetic pole

• magnetic pull

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a line that connects opposite magnetic poles and represents the strength and direction of the magnetic field

• magnetic pole

• magnetic field

• electromagnet

• magnetic field line

a type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current

• super magnet

• electromagnet

• static magnet

• magnetic field

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a magnetic pole is found at either end of a magnet and is often called, "north" or "south"

• true

• false

What is an electromagnet? Choose all that apply.

• A magnet that uses electric current to make its magnetic field

• A magnet that can be turned on and off

• A magnet that doesn't use a battery

• A strong and temporary magnet

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When two magnets push away from each other, they _______.

• Repel

• Drink

• Attract

• Push

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When two magnets pull toward each other, they ___________.

• Attract

• Repel

• Consume

• Pull

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A field that exerts a force on magnets or on certain metals like iron, nickel, and cobalt.

• Magnetic Field

• Magnetic Poles

• Electric Field

• Electric Charge

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A region around an object that can attract or repel other objects in its area.

• Compass

• Field

• Force

• Magnet

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An object or material that generates a magnetic field.

• Compass

• Field

• Force

• Magnet

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