Magnets

Front

A north pole and a south pole will attract each other.

Back

True

Front

Which of the following objects cannot be moved by a magnet?

• A paper clip
• A nail
• A toothpick
• A staple

Back

A toothpick

Front

How is a permanent magnet different from a temporary magnet?

Back

A permanent magnet keeps its magnetism for a long time.

Front

Earth acts like a giant magnet because its center is made up MOSTLY of: Granite, Limestone, Iron, Nickel

Back

Iron

Front

True or False: All metals stick to magnets.

Back

False

Front

Is it possible for a magnet to have only one pole?

Back

False

Front

A device that uses a free-moving magnetic needle to show direction is a:

Back

Compass

Front

Where is the force of attraction the strongest on a magnet?

Back

At the poles.

Front

Why does a compass needle point towards the north?

Back

It lines up with the Earth's magnetic field.

Front

What will happen when these magnets are brought close together? Options: They will attract each other, They will repel each other, Both the magnets will turn to the left, Both the magnets will turn to the right.

Back

They will repel each other.