Thursday, May 11, 2017

Glossary [Interactions]

Theme: Interactions


Attract
To pull something


Electrical Method
A method in which electricity is used to turn a magnetic object into a magnet


Electromagnet
A magnet made using electricity


Like Poles
Magnetic poles that are the same, such as two North poles or two South poles


Magnetic Material
A material that is attracted to a magnet


Magnetised
Refers to an object that has become a magnet


Non-magnetic Material
A material that is not attracted to a magnet


Poles
The two ends of a magnet where its pull is the strongest


Repel
To push something away


Stroke Method
A method in which a magnet is used to stroke a magnetic object to turn it into a magnet


Unlike Poles
Magnetic poles that are different, i.e. a North pole and a South pole




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