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Magnifying Glass Tilted Right

Theme D - Fields

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Rocket

Theme A - Space, Time & Motion

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Thermometer

Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter

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Water Wave

Theme C - Wave Behaviour 

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Microscope

Theme E - Nuclear & Quantum Physics

Hey there, future physicist! Let&rsquo;s dive into the magical world of MAGNETIC FIELDS. Hold onto your compasses 🧭!

<ul>
	<li>You know how two bar magnets can repel each other? It&#39;s not wizardry, it&#39;s physics!</li>
	<li>Fun Fact: Tiny neodymium magnets, even smaller than a candy, can attract things through materials like, say, a chocolate bar wrapper. Deliciously strong!</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Imagine a space where, if you place a magnet, it feels a force. That&#39;s where a magnetic field is chilling!</li>
	<li>You&#39;ve heard of electric fields, right? Magnetic fields are their cool cousins.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>These are the cool lines you draw to visualize magnetic fields.</li>
</ul>

Properties

<ul>
	<li>They travel from the North pole to the South pole. Think of them as roads connecting two cities. 🛣️</li>
	<li>Density of these lines = strength of the field. Packed lines? Strong field. Spaced out lines? Weak field.</li>
	<li>No crossing! These lines don&rsquo;t play hopscotch.</li>
	<li>Think of them like elastic bands. They prefer being short and sweet.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>When charges move, they create magnetic fields. Zooming electrons = 🧲!</li>
	<li>If a moving charge enters a magnetic field, it experiences a force. Think of it like a car getting pushed by the wind.</li>
	<li>These forces can accelerate charges to ultra-high speeds in machines, helping scientists to understand the itty-bitty world of particles.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Lodestone Story: Ancient sailors used a stone that always pointed North. Pirates or physics? 🏴&zwj;☠️</li>
	<li>When we say &ldquo;magnetic north pole&rdquo;, we actually mean &ldquo;the dude that loves pointing towards the Earth&rsquo;s North pole&rdquo;.</li>
	<li>We use &quot;north-seeking&quot; and &quot;south-seeking&quot; to avoid confusion. N for North-seeker and S for South-seeker.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Earth is like a massive bar magnet. Wild, right?!</li>
</ul>

Field Patterns with Bar Magnets

<ul>
	<li>Two opposite poles nearby? Field lines connect them, indicating attraction.</li>
	<li>Two similar poles close? There&#39;s a no-man&#39;s-land between them where the field is zero. This place is the &quot;null point&quot;.</li>
</ul>

For Permanent Magnets

<ul>
	<li>Place a white card on a bar magnet (maybe use a chocolate bar instead of a magnet for motivation).</li>
	<li>Sprinkle iron filings from above, like you&#39;re sprinkling salt on fries 🍟.</li>
	<li>Observe the magnetic patterns (and try not to eat the card).</li>
	<li>To understand direction, use a tiny compass. It&rsquo;ll show where a north-seeking pole points.</li>
</ul>

For Electric Currents

<ul>
	<li>Electric currents can also create magnetic fields. Think of a wire as a magical wand emitting invisible lines.</li>
	<li>For a fun trick, loop a lead multiple times through a card.</li>
	<li>Run a current, and see how it influences the field pattern.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Magnetic fields are everywhere, from fridge magnets to the Earth itself.</li>
	<li>They&#39;re made up of field lines, which show direction and strength.</li>
	<li>Moving charges create and interact with magnetic fields, giving us insights into the world of atoms and particles.</li>
</ul>

Now, go dazzle the world with your magnetic personality and knowledge! 🌟🧲🎉

Theme D - Fields

Magnetic Fields: Unlocking The Mysteries Of Magnetism

Table of content

Introduction to magnetic fields

What is a magnetic field?

Magnetic field lines

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Theme D - Fields

Magnetic Fields: Unlocking The Mysteries Of Magnetism

Table of content

Introduction to magnetic fields

What is a magnetic field?

Magnetic field lines

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