Magnetism

1. Define magnetism.

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2. Define ‘magnetic field’.

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2. Lists two ways a magnetic field cab be detected.

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3. Describe how you could use a magnet compass to detect a magnetic field?

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4. All magnets have a ………………….. pole and a ………………….. pole.

5. Like poles …………………………………….
6. Unlike poles ………………………………..
7. Lists 4 magnetic materials.

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8. Look at the magnetic field pattern around this magnet.

a) Write the letters N and S on the diagram to show the poles of the magnet.
b) Mark, with the letter X on the diagram, one position where the magnetic field is
strong.
c) Mark, with the letter W on the diagram, one position where the magnetic field
is weak.

9. The diagram show the magnetic field lines between two magnets. Write the
letters N or S in each diagram to show the poles of the magnets.

a b
10. Underneath each diagram write whether the magnets will attract or repel.

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12. A bar magnet produces a magnetic field.

Describe how the strength of the magnetic field varies when detected along the
directions a and b.

N S
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13. Describe how can we see the pattern of magnetic field.

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