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Mag. Fields Study
Vocabulary and concepts from Magnetism Unit
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| to pull objects toward one another///jalar los objetos unos a otros | attract atraer |
| a type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current n: un tipo de imán en el que el campo magnético es producido por una corriente eléctrica | electromagnet electroimán |
| a push or a pull that can change the motion of an object un empujón o un jalón que puede cambiar el movimiento de un objeto | force fuerza |
| to separate or set apart separar o apartar | isolate aislar |
| the space around a magnet in which magnetic forces can act on objects el espacio que rodea a un imán, en el cual las fuerzas magnéticas pueden actuar sobre los objetos | magnetic field campo magnético: |
| one of the two opposite ends of a magnet uno de los dos extremos opuestos de un imán | magnetic pole polo magnético |
| the energy that is stored in an object or system la energía que está almacenada en un objeto o sistema | potential energy energía potencial: |
| to provide evidence that goes against a claim proporcionar evidencia en contra de una afirmación | refute: refutar |
| to push objects away from each other empujar los objetos alejándose unos de otros | repel repeler |
| a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole un conjunto de partes que interactúan formando un todo complejo | system sistema |
| to move from one object to another or one place to another (ex. energy from one part of system to another part of the system) mover de un objeto a otro o de un lugar a otro | transfer transferir |
| something that can be changed and may be measured algo que se puede cambiar y que se puede medir | variable variable |
| How many variables should we change at a time to get the BEST evidence? ¿Cuántas variables debemos cambiar a la vez para obtener la MEJOR evidencia? | one uno |
| What is responsible for determining whether an object is positively or negatively charged? ¿Cuál es el responsable de determinar si un objeto tiene carga positiva o negativa? | The FLOW of electrons El FLUJO de electrones |
| Does adding electricity increase or decrease the strength of the magnet? ¿Agregar electricidad aumenta o disminuye la fuerza del imán? | increase incrementar |
| potential energy increases when | moving AGAINST a force |
| potential energy decreases when | moving WITH a force |
| Does stretching a rubber band increase or decrease the potential energy? | Increase |
| Does compressing a spring increase or decrease potential energy? | increase |
| How much potential energy does a magnet have when it is alone (no other magnets or attractive sources around) | Zero |
| to change from one type to another ( cambiar de un tipo a otra | convert convertir |
| How many parts (minimum) to make a system? | two (2) |
| What is needed to initiate a transfer or conversion of energy? | A force |
| The principle that energy is neither created nor destroyed/lost (only converted and transferred) | Conservation of energy |
| The pulling force of Earth | Gravity |