Magnets

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

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

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

Why does a compass needle point towards the north?

Back

It lines up with the Earth's magnetic field.

Front

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

Back

At the poles.

Front

What will happen when these magnets are brought close together?

Back

They will repel each other.

Front

Iron, Nickel and Cobalt are all __________________ materials.

Back

Magnetic