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Notes Form 2 7.3 Magnetism

This document discusses magnetism and magnetic fields in science form 2. It covers the properties of magnets including having two poles (north and south) and magnetic fields having direction and pattern. Examples are given of applications that use magnetism such as compasses using magnetized steel needles to show direction and magnetic door locks that use electromagnets to lock doors electronically.

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Notes Form 2 7.3 Magnetism

This document discusses magnetism and magnetic fields in science form 2. It covers the properties of magnets including having two poles (north and south) and magnetic fields having direction and pattern. Examples are given of applications that use magnetism such as compasses using magnetized steel needles to show direction and magnetic door locks that use electromagnets to lock doors electronically.

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Science Form 2

Chapter 7: Electricity and Magnetism


7.3 Magnetism
a) Properties of magnet

b) Characteristics of magnetic field

c) Pattern and direction of magnetic fields produced by conductors


d) Right-hand grip rule

e) Application of Magnet and Electromagnet


1. Compass
• Magnetised steel needle to show directions
2. Credit card and debit card
• Has electromagnetic strip that stores the owner’s information
3. Magnetic door lock
• Uses the principle of electromagnets to close and lock the door electronically

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