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Magnetic Interactions. Yolanda Philips Nicholai Aarons. 3 Main Subtopics. What is Magnetism? Types of Magnets Everyday Uses Of Magnets . What is Magnetism?. Magnetism is a force that causes attraction or repulsion between objects. Magnets always contain metal.
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Magnetic Interactions Yolanda Philips Nicholai Aarons
3 Main Subtopics • What is Magnetism? • Types of Magnets • Everyday Uses Of Magnets
What is Magnetism? • Magnetism is a force that causes attraction or repulsion between objects. • Magnets always contain metal. • The atoms in a magnetic material, like iron or steel, all point in the same direction. • Magnetic force can travel through many materials, even water.
What is Magnetism? • Magnets attract only certain types of materials which are: steel, iron, cobalt, and nickel. • Every magnet has two poles. • The poles are the points where the magnetic force is strongest. • One pole is called the north pole. • The other is the south pole.
What is Magnetism? • The area around a magnet is called the magnetic field. • Magnetic fields are invisible. • A magnetic field is created by the magnetism of a permanent magnet, or electromagnet.
Types of Magnets • There are different types of magnets. • Permanent • Temporary • Electromagnets • Magnets come in different shapes and sizes.
Types of Magnets • Electro-magnets are temporary magnets that are formed when electricity flows through a coiled wire. • Electromagnets come in all shapes and sizes.
How Magnets are Used Everyday • Magnets are used in many everyday items: • Telephones • Computers and disks • Refrigerators • Maglev Trains • Compasses
Scavenger Hunt • Take the Webquest Challenge. • What is a magnet? • What is magnetism? • What are magnets attracted to? • Explain what a magnetic field is. • Do magnets have poles? Explain • Are there different types of magnets? Name them. • What are magnets made from? • What are some uses of magnets? • Do magnets get weaker? How • Is there any relation between electricity and magnetism? Explain
Scavenger Hunt Links • http://www.coolmagnetman.com/magindex.htm • http://home.interserv.com/~skyblade/wim.htm • http://mig.rssi.ru/mirrors/stern/Education/wmfield.html • http://www.hometrainingtools.com/articles/all-about-magnets.html • http://www.rapides.k12.la.us/region6tltc/intech2/is%20bigger%20better/what%20are%20some%20uses%20of%20magnets.htm • http://www.buzzle.com/articles/facts-about-magnets.html
WebQuest Explore the Filamentality Website and learn more about magnets. http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listmagneticni.html
Thanks for Your Time!! Any Questions?