T3L2 Flashcard*

Front

What types of material attract a magnet?

Back

Materials that contain iron

Front

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

Back

They stick together.

Front

Where is a magnet the strongest?

Back

At the ends of the magnet

Front

What would happen if you cut a bar magnet in half?

Back

Each piece would have a north and south pole.

Front

Why do magnets stick to a refrigerator door?

Back

The door is made of a material with iron in it.

Front

What does a compass use to show direction?

Back

Earth’s magnetic field

Front

Which of these materials can block a magnetic field?

Back

None of the options provided can block a magnetic field.

Front

How can you make an electromagnet stronger?

Back

Add more coils of wire around it.

Front

What happens to the magnetic field as you move farther from a magnet?

Back

It gets weaker.

Front

Which of these will a magnet attract? A steel nail, A wooden stick, A glass jar

Back

A steel nail