Magnets and Magnetic Fields

Front

What is the area of magnetic force around a magnet called?

Back

Magnetic field.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Front

What device has a magnet on a needle that spins freely and is used for navigation?

Back

Compass.

Front

Which animal does NOT have cells containing metal that act like a compass?

Back

Earthworms.

Front

What direction do magnetic field lines point?

Back

From north to south.

Front

What happens when two north poles of a magnet are placed together?

Back

They repel.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

An object that produces a magnetic field.

Front

What are the two types of magnetic poles?

Back

North pole and South pole.

Front

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

Back

They attract.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Front

What is the term for the invisible lines that represent the direction of magnetic force?

Back

Magnetic field lines.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Front

What is the purpose of a compass?

Back

To indicate direction, usually pointing north.