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SS1 Basic Electronics

Magnet and magnetic field

Overview

Define the following terms: - magnetism - magnetic poles - magnetic field - magnetic materials Differentiate between permanent and temporary magnets Demonstrate the law of attraction and repulsion of a magnet State the applications of magnetism (e.g. Zip drive disk, floppy disk, magnetic tape).

What you'll learn
  • Definition of terms:
  • • Magnetism
  • • Magnetic poles
  • • Magnetic field
  • • Magnetic materials
  • Permanent and Temporary magnets
  • Law of attraction and repulsion
  • Applications of magnetism