Permanent & Induced Magnets (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards

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Permanent & Induced Magnets
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What are permanent magnets?

Magnets that always create their own magnetic field

Can permanent magnets be turned on/off?

No, their magnetism cannot be turned on or off

Examples of permanent magnets

Bar magnets and horseshoe magnets

What are induced magnets?

Temporary magnets that become magnetised when placed in a magnetic field

Alternative name for induced magnets

Temporary magnets

Can induced magnets repel other magnets?

No, they can only be attracted to magnets

Do induced magnets have fixed poles?

No, they do not have fixed poles

What happens to induced magnets when field is removed?

They lose most or all of their magnetism

How to make temporary magnet from magnetic material

Stroke it with a permanent magnet

Force between permanent and induced magnets

Always an attraction

Examples of induced magnet materials

Iron, Nickel, Cobalt

What force do permanent magnets always exert?

Force on other magnets or magnetic materials

Example of induced magnetisation

Iron filings near bar magnets become magnetised

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