Magnetic Fields (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What is a magnetic field?
What is a magnetic field?
An area where magnetic forces influence
Which direction do magnetic field lines always travel?
Which direction do magnetic field lines always travel?
From north pole to south pole
Where is the magnetic field strongest around a bar magnet?
Where is the magnetic field strongest around a bar magnet?
Near the north and south poles
What does the spacing between field lines indicate?
What does the spacing between field lines indicate?
The strength of the magnetic field
What does it mean when field lines are close together?
What does it mean when field lines are close together?
The magnetic field is stronger
What does it mean when field lines are further apart?
What does it mean when field lines are further apart?
The magnetic field is weaker
What are two methods to show magnetic field lines?
What are two methods to show magnetic field lines?
Plotting compasses and iron filings
How do plotting compasses behave around a bar magnet?
How do plotting compasses behave around a bar magnet?
North pole points towards south pole
What happens to iron filings placed around a bar magnet?
What happens to iron filings placed around a bar magnet?
They sort along magnetic field lines
What happens when opposite poles of two magnets are placed together?
What happens when opposite poles of two magnets are placed together?
They attract each other
What happens when like poles of two magnets are placed together?
What happens when like poles of two magnets are placed together?
They repel each other