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magnetic fields
the study of magnetic forces
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| attract | to pull objects toward one another |
| repel | to push objects away from each other |
| Magnetic pole | one of the two opposite ends of a magnet |
| Variable | something that can be changed and may be measured |
| isolate | to separate or set apart |
| Model | An object diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see |
| system | a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole |
| Magnetic Field | The space around a magnet in which magnetic forces can act on objects |
| Magnetic Field Line | A line that connects opposite magnetic poles and represents the strength and direction of the magnetic field |
| Refute | to provide evidence that goes against a claim |
| Energy | The ability to make things move or change |
| Kinetic | The energy that an object has because it is moving |