21.1 Magnets and Magnetic Fields
21.2 Electromagnetism
21.3 Electrical Energy Generation and Transmission
How Do Magnets interact With One Another?
Procedure
Bring the north pole of one bar magnet close to the south pole of another bar magnet. Observe and record what happens.
Bring the north pole of one bar magnet close to the north pole of another bar magnet. Observe and record what happens.
predicting Predict what will happen if you bring the north pole of one bar magnet close to the center of another bar magnet. Test your prediction.
Think About It
ObservingDescribe the similarities and differences between the interactions of the north and south poles and the two north poles.
inferring How do you think distance affects the way magnets interact?
posing Questions Write a question about how magnets interact with other materials such as glass, plastic, paper, and cloth.