1. Magnets and Magnetic Fields
Physical Science

2. Magnets All magnets have two poles Likes repel Opposites attract
North & South
They can’t be isolated
Likes repel
Opposites attract

3. Magnetic Fields
Magnets repel or attract due to the interaction of magnetic fields
Think of it as the region of influence

4. Earth’s Magnetic Field
The magnetic field lines of our planet run from geographic south to geographic north.
The magnetic north pole is in Antarctica
The magnetic south pole is in north Canada
Magnetic South
Geographic North
Geographic South
Magnetic North

5. Earth’s Magnetic Field
Due to the Earth’s magnetic field deflecting charged particles from the sun.
This creates the Northern and Southern Lights

6. Review
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Answer questions 1-5