Magnetism and Static Electricity

Front

What is the area of magnetic force around a magnet?

Back

Magnetic field.

Front

What is a natural force in some materials that either repel or attract?

Back

Magnetism.

Front

What type of electricity will cause your hair to stand up?

Back

Static electricity.

Front

What do opposites do?

Back

Attract.

Front

What is an example of static electricity?

Back

Lightning.

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

An object that produces a magnetic field.

Front

What materials are commonly attracted to magnets?

Back

Iron, nickel, and cobalt.

Front

What happens when two like poles of a magnet are brought together?

Back

They repel each other.

Front

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

Back

They attract each other.

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

Electricity that builds up on the surface of objects.