Magnetism

Front

Why will a magnet pick up a nail but not a penny?

Back

Because the nail contains iron.

Front

Why do ring magnets on a pencil stay apart from each other?

Back

Same poles of the magnets are facing each other.

Front

Which of these is attracted to a magnet? Options: iron nail, copper penny, piece of paper, notebook

Back

iron nail

Front

Which of these can move a nail lying on the table without touching the nail? Options: A magnet, String, A wire, A ruler

Back

A magnet

Front

Which is NOT a use of magnets? Options: Generating electricity, Holding cabinet doors closed, Sorting paper from plastic, Storing information on computer hard drives.

Back

Sorting paper from plastic

Front

The magnet's shown will

Back

attract

Front

The magnet's shown will

Back

repel

Front

Why did the magnet not stick to the fridge when holding a stack of four pieces of paper?

Back

The magnet couldn't hold due to the thickness of the paper.

Front

What do you call it when two magnets come together? Options: attract, iron, poles, repel

Back

attract

Front

Magnets attract things made of: copper, iron, wood, plastic

Back

iron