Magnets

Front

True or False: All metals stick to magnets.

Back

False

Front

What indicates that a substance is magnetized?

Back

The domains are aligned.

Front

Which of the following is not a property of a magnet?

Back

All magnets can be turned off.

Front

What material could be used to make the core of a simple electromagnet?

Back

Nickel rod.

Front

What subatomic particle is responsible for magnetism in an atom?

Back

Electrons.

Front

What are the two poles of a magnet called?

Back

North pole and South pole.

Front

What happens when you cut a magnet in half?

Back

You create two smaller magnets, each with a north and south pole.

Front

What is the term for materials that are easily magnetized?

Back

Ferromagnetic materials.

Front

What is the difference between permanent magnets and temporary magnets?

Back

Permanent magnets maintain their magnetism, while temporary magnets lose it when the external magnetic field is removed.

Front

What is an electromagnet?

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A magnet created by electric current flowing through a coil of wire.