Magnetism

  1. Laws of Magnetism
  2. Magnetic Properties of Matter
  3. Magnetic Field
Students should be able to:
  1. state the properties of magnets
  2. describe induced magnetism caused by placing magnetic material close to a strong magnet or within a current-carrying solenoid
  3. distinguish between temporary magnets (e.g. iron) and permanent magnets (e.g. steel) in terms of their properties and uses
  4. describe how a bar magnet (e.g. a compass) can be used to determine the direction of a magnetic field
  5. draw the magnetic field pattern around a bar magnet and between the poles of two bar magnets