Magnets

Front

Magnetism is a type of ____________

Back

non-contact force

Front

When two magnets attract, they ______________

Back

pull together

Front

What would we call a nail that can pick up a paperclip because it is touching a magnet?

Back

temporary magnet

Front

True or False: All metals are attracted to magnet.

Back

False

Front

Which two metals will be attracted by a magnet? Options: aluminum and lead, gold and silver, iron and steel, copper and cobalt

Back

iron and steel

Front

The space around a magnet where the force of a magnet can attract best is called

Back

magnetic field

Front

Ancient people discovered magnetic rocks called lodestone. What did they use them for? Options: fires, compasses, sculptures, weapons

Back

compasses

Front

How is a permanent magnet DIFFERENT from a temporary magnet?

Back

A permanent magnet keeps its magnetism for a long time.

Front

The needle of a compass always points to which direction? Options: south, east, west, north

Back

north

Front

Why does Earth act like a giant magnet?

Back

Its center is made up mostly of iron.