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The Earth's Magnetic Field

The Earth behaves like a giant bar magnet and as such there is a magnetic field present around it. The Earth’s magnetic field is thought to be caused by flowing liquid metals in the outer core of the planet which causes electric currents and a magnetic field.

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Form 2
Physics
Magnetism
Earth's magnetic field
Type bron
Werkbladen en klassikale activiteiten
Taal
English
Uitgever
Department of Higher Education
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Department of Higher Education and Training
Schepper/Auteur
Leigh Kleynhans
Deelnemer
Michael Atkinson
Trefwoord
Magnetic Field
North Pole
South Pole
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Temperature

In this unit you will: 

  • Understand that temperature is a measure of average kinetic energy.
  • Learn about the various temperature scales that are commonly used in science.
  • Learn to read temperature scales.
  • Differentiate between various thermometers (alcohol or mercury-based).
  • Understand that physical properties change when there is a change of temperature.

 

 

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Form 2
Physics
Temperature
Type bron
Cursus
Taal
English
Publicatiedatum
2023
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