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Homework exercises on Magnetism for a Physical Science course. Also refer to physics, static electricity, AC, DC, forces, compass, poles, iron, generator, electric motors,  education, Ron Kurtus, School for Champions. Copyright © Restrictions

Magnetism - Homework

INSTRUCTIONS: Print out a copy of this homework assignment, answer the questions correctly, and send the homework to your instructor.

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1. What is the force that repels two magnets called?

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2. What is the similarity between electric charges and magnetic poles?

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3. What happens if you cut a magnet in half?

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4. What sort of harm can magnetism do to you?

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5. What can iron filings sprinkled on a piece of paper show you?

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6. What material will stop a magnetic field?

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7. How do you magnetize a steel needle?

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8. How does a compass work?

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9. If the Earth is a huge magnet, which end of the magnet is at the Earth's North Pole?

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10. How can you show that electricity creates a magnetic field?

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11.How do you make an electromagnet?

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12. Name 2 applications for electromagnets.

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13. How can you create electricity with a magnet?

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14. Name an invention that uses the creation of electricity from a magnet.

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