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Magnetism

Attractive and repelling forces contained in magnetic materials

Magnetic Moment

Magnetic field generated by an electron

Magnetic North Pole

Area on Earth that magnetic materials align with

Law of Magnetic Poles

Opposite poles attract, similar poles repel

Ferromagnetic

Material with a strong attraction to magnetic fields

Paramagnetic

Material that has a slight effect on magnetic fields

Diamagnetic

Repel and cannot hold a magnetic charge

Nonmagnetic

When placed in a magnetic field, they do not produce a magnetic field.

Van Allen Belts

Donut-shaped magnetic fields surrounding the earth

Electromagnet

Magnetic field generated by current flowing through a wire