5.4 - Introduction to Magnetism: Invisible Fields
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What are the two types of magnetic poles?
💡 Hint: Think about what a typical bar magnet looks like.
What happens when a North pole meets a South pole?
💡 Hint: Remember 'opposites attract'.
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What are the two types of magnetic poles?
💡 Hint: Think about how magnets attract.
The Earth's magnetic field protects us from harmful particles from space.
💡 Hint: Consider what the magnetic field does.
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Design an experiment to demonstrate the properties of electromagnetism using common materials.
💡 Hint: Consider how electric current flows through the wire.
Calculate the strength increase in an electromagnet by adding turns of wire. If a basic electromagnet lifts 5 paper clips with 10 turns, how many might it lift with 20 turns?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between turns and magnetic field strength.
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