Magnetic and Non-Magnetic Materials (Grade 10 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Flashcards

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Magnetic and Non-Magnetic Materials
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Magnetism

Force allowing objects to affect each other without touching

Magnetic field

Invisible area around a magnet

Where magnetic field is strongest

At the poles of a magnet

Ferromagnetism

Property allowing metals to become magnets in magnetic field

Iron's magnetic retention

Loses magnetism quickly when magnet is removed

Steel's magnetic retention

Stays magnetic for much longer after magnet removed

Permanent magnets

Magnets keeping their magnetic properties for long periods

How to test if object is magnetic

Hold magnet close; if attracted, it's magnetic

Magnet use in scrap yards

Separate and sort different metals

Magnet use in generators & motors

Convert between electrical and mechanical energy

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