Physics AQA GCSE P15.1

Flashcards for P15.1 AQA GCSE

Magnetic Compass

A device with a tiny magnetic needle that pivots at its center, indicating direction based on the Earth's magnetic field.

North Pole (N-pole)

The end of a compass or bar magnet that points north, also known as the north-seeking pole.

South Pole (S-pole)

The end of a compass or bar magnet that points south, also known as the south-seeking pole.

Attraction

The force that pulls together unlike poles of magnets (N-pole attracts S-pole).

Repulsion

The force that pushes apart like poles of magnets (N-pole repels N-pole).

Magnetic Materials

Objects made of iron, steel, cobalt, or nickel that can be magnetized or demagnetized.

Permanent Magnets

Magnets made of steel that retain their magnetism over time.

Magnetic Field

The region around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected, often visualized with iron filings.

Magnetic Field Lines

Lines that represent the strength and direction of a magnetic field, more concentrated at the poles.

Plotting Compass

A tool that aligns itself along magnetic field lines, indicating the direction of the magnetic field from N-pole to S-pole.