Magnets

Front

What material is commonly attracted to magnets?

Back

Iron is commonly attracted to magnets.

Front

What are the two ends of a magnet called?

Back

The two ends of a magnet are called the poles.

Front

What happens when two magnets are brought close together?

Back

You may feel a pull if they are opposite poles or a push if they are like poles.

Front

What is the term for when magnets push away from each other?

Back

When magnets push away from each other, it is called repulsion.

Front

What occurs when two north poles of a magnet are placed together?

Back

Two north poles of a magnet will repel each other.

Front

What is the force that attracts or repels magnetic materials?

Back

The force that attracts or repels magnetic materials is called magnetism.

Front

What is the difference between a permanent magnet and a temporary magnet?

Back

A permanent magnet maintains its magnetic properties, while a temporary magnet only exhibits magnetism when in a magnetic field.

Front

What is the magnetic field?

Back

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

Front

What happens to the magnetic field when a magnet is cut in half?

Back

When a magnet is cut in half, each half becomes a new magnet with its own north and south poles.

Front

What is the role of magnetic poles in attraction and repulsion?

Back

Opposite poles attract each other, while like poles repel each other.