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L13-Chemistry/Physic
CHEC 5th/6th Science
Question | Answer |
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Magnet | Any object that attracts and repels certain metals |
Magnetic Field | A force around the magnetic object |
Magnetic | Used to describe objects that are attracted to magnets |
Domains | Areas of tiny magnets which make up a large magnet |
Magnetic Moment | Describes an atom which has a magnetic field in it |
Diamagnetic | Substances which have a weak response to magnets because their electrons cancel each other out. |
Paramagnetic | Substances which are slightly attracted by a magnetic field |
Lodestone | Means “leading stone”- also naturally occurring magnets |
Compass | Device in which a small needle always points north |
Inclinometer | Measures the tilt of the needle on a compass |
Magnetosphere | Giant magnetic field surrounding the entire earth |
Electromagnetic | Temporary magnet where the magnetic field is turned on by an electric current. It can also be turned off by turning off the current |
Motor Effect | Magnetic field of a magnet causes a wire carrying an electric current to move |