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generating force fields around objects
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force fields around objects are caused by the interaction of fundamental forces, such as electromagnetism or gravity, with the objects themselves. in the case of electric fields, for example, charged objects create fields that extend into space, exerting forces on other charged objects within their vicinity. similarly, magnets produce magnetic fields that can attract or repel other magnets or magnetic materials. these force fields arise from the inherent properties of the objects, such as their electric charge or magnetic polarity, and can extend outward from the objects, influencing the behavior of other objects within their influence.
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examine the descriptions in the list below. determine if the phrase describes a situation that causes an attraction or a repulsion due to the force field. then place the corresponding letter into the correct category in the graphic organizer below.
a. the south pole of a magnet is brought near the north pole of another magnet.
b. a proton is brought near another proton.
c. the south pole of a magnet is brought near the south pole of another magnet.
d. the north pole of a magnet is brought near the south pole of another magnet.
e. an electron is brought near a proton.
f. the north pole of a magnet is brought near the north pole of another magnet.
attraction repulsion
- For magnetic poles: Opposite poles attract, like poles repel.
- For electric charges: Opposite charges attract, like charges repel (protons are positive, electrons are negative).
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Attraction:
a. The south pole of a magnet is brought near the north pole of another magnet.
d. The north pole of a magnet is brought near the south pole of another magnet.
e. An electron is brought near a proton.
Repulsion:
b. A proton is brought near another proton.
c. The south pole of a magnet is brought near the south pole of another magnet.
f. The north pole of a magnet is brought near the north pole of another magnet.