Marvelous Magnets - 3rd Grade Science

Front

What happens when you put a North pole and a South pole of magnets together?

Back

They attract each other.

Front

Why do magnets appear to be 'floating' above each other?

Back

They are repelling each other because their like poles are facing each other.

Front

How many poles do magnets have?

Back

Two poles.

Front

What happens when two magnets are pushed toward each other?

Back

They will repel each other if their like poles are facing.

Front

When two magnets repel, what do they do?

Back

They push apart.

Front

What are the two types of magnetic poles?

Back

North pole and South pole.

Front

What is the effect of like poles of magnets?

Back

They repel each other.

Front

What is the effect of unlike poles of magnets?

Back

They attract each other.

Front

Can magnets attract or repel objects that are not magnetic?

Back

No, magnets only attract or repel magnetic materials.

Front

What materials are typically attracted to magnets?

Back

Iron, nickel, and cobalt.