Magnetism and Gravity

Front

What force causes a compass needle to point to the north?

Back

Magnetic force is the force that causes a compass needle to align with the Earth's magnetic field, pointing towards the north.

Front

What does it mean to pull towards something?

Back

To attract means to pull something closer, like how magnets pull metal objects towards them.

Front

Which poles of a magnet attract each other?

Back

Two opposite poles of a magnet attract each other, such as a north pole and a south pole.

Front

What happens when magnets attract each other?

Back

When magnets attract each other, they pull together.

Front

What is a change in position called?

Back

Movement is a change in position of an object.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls objects towards each other, like how the Earth pulls us down.

Front

What are the two types of magnetic poles?

Back

The two types of magnetic poles are north and south poles.

Front

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

Back

Two like poles of a magnet, such as two north poles, will repel each other.

Front

What is the effect of gravity on objects?

Back

Gravity causes objects to fall towards the Earth when dropped.

Front

What is an example of a magnetic material?

Back

Iron is an example of a magnetic material that can be attracted by a magnet.