P3 Science - Magnets

Front

What materials will a magnet attract?

Back

A magnet will attract magnetic materials, such as iron, nickel, and cobalt.

Front

In which direction will a freely suspended magnet rest?

Back

A freely suspended magnet will rest in a North-South direction.

Front

What is the correct statement regarding magnets and magnetic materials?

Back

Magnets can attract only magnetic materials.

Front

How many poles does a magnet have?

Back

A magnet has 2 poles: a north pole and a south pole.

Front

What happens when two like poles of magnets are brought together?

Back

Two like poles of magnets (e.g., north-north or south-south) will repel each other.

Front

What happens when a north pole of a magnet is brought near a south pole of another magnet?

Back

A north pole will attract a south pole, causing the magnets to pull towards each other.

Front

What is the term for the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected?

Back

The area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected is called the magnetic field.

Front

What is the role of magnetic field lines?

Back

Magnetic field lines represent the direction and strength of the magnetic field; they emerge from the north pole and enter the south pole.

Front

Can magnets lose their magnetism? If so, how?

Back

Yes, magnets can lose their magnetism through heating, dropping, or exposure to strong opposing magnetic fields.

Front

What is the difference between permanent magnets and temporary magnets?

Back

Permanent magnets maintain their magnetism over time, while temporary magnets only exhibit magnetic properties when in a magnetic field.