Phys 3.1 Electromagnets 0.0 / 5 ? PhysicsForces and MotionGCSEAQA Created by: DanCreated on: 05-05-13 11:46 What is the name given to the end of a magnet? Magnetic pole 1 of 7 What is a magnetic field? The region around the magnet in which a piece of iron or steel would be attracted to the magnet 2 of 7 When iron filings are placed around a magnetic, a pattern is made. What does this pattern show? The lines of force OR magnetic field lines 3 of 7 What does an electromagnet consist of? An electromagnet consists of a piece of insulated wire wrapped around an iron core 4 of 7 When a current flows through the insulated wire what is produced? A magnetic field 5 of 7 What happens to the core when a current is passed through the insulated wire? It becomes strongly magnetised 6 of 7 When the current is switched off what happens to the core? It loses its magnetism 7 of 7
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