Magnets Practice

Front

What is the name of the force that attracts or repels materials?

Back

magnetism

Front

Surrounding every magnet is a __________  __________.

Back

magnetic field

Front

What are the 2 poles of a magnet?

Back

north and south

Front

Which of the following cannot be picked up by a magnet? Options: aluminum, cobalt, nickel, iron

Back

aluminum

Front

If I were to try to connect the North pole of one magnet to the North pole of another magnet, the two poles would:

Back

repel

Front

If I were to try to connect the North pole of one magnet to the South pole of another magnet, the two poles would:

Back

attract

Front

If I split a magnet in half, I end up with only a North pole on one magnet and a South pole of the other.

Back

False

Front

In order for an electromagnet to be formed, an __________ current must pass through a coil of __________ wrapped around an ________ core.

Back

electric, wire, iron

Front

Which of the following can provide an electric current for the wire in an electromagnet? (Hint: source)
Options: wire, iron nail, battery

Back

battery

Front

How is electricity able to pass through the wire in an electromagnetic?

Back

the wire is a conductor