Magnetism

Front

Which material would a magnet pick up?

Back

Steel is a material that a magnet can pick up.

Front

A north pole and a south pole will attract. True or False?

Back

True. A north pole and a south pole of magnets attract each other.

Front

Every magnet has two different sides, or ends, called __________.

Back

Poles. Every magnet has a north pole and a south pole.

Front

What does it mean to push away?

Back

To repel. When magnets push away from each other, they repel.

Front

What do magnets stick to?

Back

Magnets stick to iron.

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

A magnet is an object that can attract certain metals like iron and steel.

Front

What happens when two north poles of magnets are brought close together?

Back

They repel each other.

Front

What happens when a north pole and a south pole of magnets are brought close together?

Back

They attract each other.

Front

What is the invisible area around a magnet called?

Back

Magnetic field. The magnetic field is the area around a magnet where it can attract or repel other magnets.

Front

Can a magnet attract a paperclip?

Back

Yes, a magnet can attract a paperclip because it is made of metal.