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Magnetism. Example of iron sample under microscope A magnet is an object that can attract other objects containing iron, cobalt, or nickel.

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1 Magnetism

2 Example of iron sample under microscope A magnet is an object that can attract other objects containing iron, cobalt, or nickel.

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4 Geographic north pole = Magnetic south pole Geographic south pole = Magnetic north pole Compass red tip is a north pole Magnetic field lines are always drawn north towards south Opposite poles attract, like poles repel

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6 Bar magnets See page 166, 5.33

7 Electromagnetism Describes all the phenomena resulting from the interaction between dynamic electricity and magnetism Used by many items such as fans, computers, speakers, motor, etc.

8 Magnetic field of a live wire Magnetic field lines form circles around a live wire Right hand rule: Point thumb in the conventional current direction (towards negative) and your other fingers will be point in the direction of the magnetic field lines

9 Remember that the red tip is seeking south

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