Magnetic fields and Electromagnetic waves

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Define a magnetic field
region around a magnet where force acts on another magnet
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or?
a magnetic material
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Where is the strongest field found?
At the poles
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How is direction of magnetic field found?
Using a compass
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What does the compass contain?
A bar magnet
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Closer field lines mean?
stronger magnetic field
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Earth has its own ..... ...... due to.... .....
magnetic field, earth's core
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Where does the needle in compass point?
North to South
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How to plot magnetic field around a magnet? Step 1
Draw cross at North side of compass
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Step 2
Put compass on cross (drawn) Another cross on north of compass
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Step 3
Continue until magnetic field lines are complete
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Step 4
Join all crosses
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Another way of finding magnetic field
Iron filings on piece of card and a bar magnet
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Em waves
Are transverse waves
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Purpose of transverse waves
Transfers energy from source to absorber
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Red end of spectrum has?
low frequency and longer wavelength
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Violet end of spectrum has?
High frequency and short wavelength
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Em waves do not need?
a medium to travel in
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a magnetic material

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Where is the strongest field found?

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How is direction of magnetic field found?

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What does the compass contain?

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