Magnetic Fields (AQA GCSE Physics): Flashcards
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Magnetic field definition
Magnetic field definition
Area around magnet where forces act on other magnets or magnetic materials
Direction of magnetic field lines
Direction of magnetic field lines
North pole to south pole
Where magnetic fields are strongest
Where magnetic fields are strongest
Near the north and south poles
Closer field lines indicate
Closer field lines indicate
Stronger magnetic field
Further apart field lines indicate
Further apart field lines indicate
Weaker magnetic field
Two methods to show magnetic field lines
Two methods to show magnetic field lines
Plotting compasses and iron fillings
How plotting compasses show field lines
How plotting compasses show field lines
North pole of compass points toward south pole of magnet
How iron fillings show field lines
How iron fillings show field lines
They sort themselves along the field lines
Opposite poles interaction
Opposite poles interaction
They attract
Like poles interaction
Like poles interaction
They repel
Why like poles repel
Why like poles repel
Field lines travel N to S, so can't connect between like poles