Question

directions: match the following terms with the correct description below.
aurora
compass
electric generator
electromagnet
magnetosphere
magnetic domain
magnetic field
magnetism
transformer
alternating current
magnetic domain

1. a group of atoms with their magnetic poles pointed the same direction

magnetic field

1. imaginary lines of force around a magnet

magnetism

1. a force created through a magnetic field

compass

1. a magnetic needle that is free to turn
2. a current - carrying wire wrapped around an iron core
3. a device that uses the interaction between electricity and magnetism to produce motion
4. colored lights in the sky created by the interaction of earths magnetic field and charged particles in the solar wind
5. the magnetic field around earth that extends into space

Explanation:

1. A magnetic domain is a group of atoms with their magnetic poles pointed the same direction.
2. Magnetic field consists of imaginary lines of force around a magnet.
3. Magnetism is a force created through a magnetic field.
4. A compass is a magnetic needle that is free to turn.
5. An electromagnet is a current - carrying wire wrapped around an iron core.
6. An electric generator is a device that uses the interaction between electricity and magnetism to produce motion.
7. Aurora are colored lights in the sky created by the interaction of Earth's magnetic field and charged particles in the solar wind.
8. The magnetosphere is the magnetic field around Earth that extends into space.

Answer:

Magnetic domain - 1
Magnetic field - 2
Magnetism - 3
Compass - 4
Electromagnet - 5
Electric generator - 6
Aurora - 7
Magnetosphere - 8