Magnets

Front

What will happen when these magnets are brought near each other?

Back

They will attract each other.

Front

Explain why the magnets are 'floating' above each other.

Back

The magnets are repelling each other as their like poles are facing each other.

Front

A freely suspended magnet will always point in a __________ direction.

Back

north-south

Front

A magnet is the strongest at its _________.

Back

poles

Front

What is one way to increase the strength of a magnetised iron nail using the stroke method?

Back

Increase the number of strokes of the magnet on the iron nail

Front

Which of the following is not a way to demagnetise a magnet?

• Heat the magnet over a fire.
• Soak the magnet in a pail of water.
• Drop the magnet many times on the floor.
• Hit the magnet with a hammer many times.

Back

Soak the magnet in a pail of water.

Front

Which of the following cannot be magnetised by a magnet? iron nail, steel nail, copper nail

Back

copper nail

Front

What will happen to the number of paper clips attracted if the iron nail is replaced with a copper nail?

Back

There will be no paper clips attracted.

Front

What pole is X on a bar magnet if the north pole, N, is marked on the other end?

Back

N-pole