Sunday, May 31, 2015

Magnetism Unit Goals

Magnetism (Ch. 24,25)
Homework due 7/4/2015
Test date: Last day of class

Goals:

1. Explain the arrangements responsible for permanent magnets.

2. Describe what affects the strength of magnetic forces and an electromagnet’s field.


3. Describe the shape of magnetic fields around permanent magnets and charge carrying wires.


4. Describe the causes and beneficial effects of the Earth’s magnetic field.


5. Predict the direction of magnetic forces and induced currents.


6. Describe how magnetic forces are applied in electric motors and generators.


7. Determine currents and voltages produced by transformers.