Magnets

Front

Which of the following describes a magnet?

Back

An object made out of iron that attracts objects made out of iron, nickel, cobalt, or steel

Front

The ends of a magnet are called

Back

Poles

Front

A magnetic field is a

Back

the space in which the force of a magnet can act

Front

What happens when two items repel each other?

Back

They should push apart.

Front

When two magnets attract, they ______________

Back

pull together

Front

When two magnets repel, they ________________

Back

push apart

Front

A magnet attracts a toy. Which of these materials in the toy can cause this to happen? Options: Copper, Rubber, Iron, Plastic

Back

Iron

Front

The south end of a magnet will repel:

Back

The south end of another magnet

Front

How is a permanent magnet DIFFERENT from a temporary magnet?

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A permanent magnet keeps its magnetism for a long time.

Front

Which is a permanent magnet? Options: a magnetized iron nail, a magnetized paper clip, a refrigerator magnet, sandstone

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a refrigerator magnet