Practice - Earth’s Magnetic Field
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Practice Questions
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What are the two types of magnetic poles?
💡 Hint: Think about the ends of a magnet.
Which material is classified as ferromagnetic?
💡 Hint: Consider common metals.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which two poles of a magnet repel each other?
💡 Hint: Consider how magnets behave.
True or False: The Earth's magnetic field is perfectly aligned with its geographic poles.
💡 Hint: Think about how the compass points.
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Challenge Problems
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A magnetic field strength is 2 Tesla. Calculate the magnetic force acting on a wire carrying a current of 5 Amps and having a length of 0.6 m in the field, placed at an angle of 60 degrees.
💡 Hint: Remember to use the sine of the angle.
Explain how an MRI machine uses electromagnetism to create images of the body.
💡 Hint: Think about how the internal structures of the body respond to magnetic fields.
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