Magnets and Electromagnets: Invisible Forces
Exploring the properties of magnets and how electricity can create magnetism.
Key Questions
- Explain how magnets attract and repel each other.
- Analyze the factors that affect the strength of an electromagnet.
- Design an experiment to investigate the magnetic field around a bar magnet.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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