magnet notes –must contain nickel, cobalt or iron –magnets have a north pole and a south pole...
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Magnet Notes–Must contain nickel, cobalt or iron
–Magnets have a North Pole and a South Pole
–Like poles repel
–Opposite poles attract
–Objects that are magnetic attract magnets
–A magnet that always has magnetic properties is called a permanent or man-made magnet
–A magnet that is sometimes magnetic but can be turned off and on is called a temporary magnet
–A magnet that is found in the earth is called a natural magnet
Compass
• First compass developed in China
• Contains a magnetized needle
• A compass points to magnetic north
Electromagnets
• An electromagnet is a temporary magnet• The strength of an electromagnet was
most impacted by the number of batteries• The more coils the greater the strength• Electricity flow controlled by a switch• Source of magnetism is electricity (battery)