Magnetism

Front

Which metals are attracted to magnets?

Back

Iron, nickel, and cobalt are attracted to magnets.

Front

Iron, Nickel and Cobalt are all __________________ materials.

Back

Magnetic.

Front

The area around a magnet in which magnetic forces can act is called?

Back

Magnetic field.

Front

What are two things that the forces of magnetism and gravity have in common?

Back

They both form fields and are both non-contact forces.

Front

Which material is not magnetic?

Back

Plastic.

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field, attracting certain metals.

Front

What are the two poles of a magnet called?

Back

North pole and South pole.

Front

What happens when you cut a magnet in half?

Back

You create two smaller magnets, each with a north and south pole.

Front

What is the term for the force that pulls magnetic materials toward a magnet?

Back

Magnetic force.

Front

What is a magnetic field?

Back

A region around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected.