Magnetism

Front

Every magnet has both a _________ pole and a __________ pole.

Back

North, South

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NGSS.3-PS2-4

Front

If you cut a magnet in half, what happens?

Back

Both halves get a North pole and a South pole.

Front

In order to magnetize an object for electromagnetism, it needs to have iron or steel (ex. a rod or nail). True or False?

Back

True

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Front

The Earth produces its own ________ field.

Back

magnetic

Front

If two magnets are closer together, the magnetic force will be ________.

Back

stronger

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts certain materials like iron.

Front

What materials can be magnetized?

Back

Iron, steel, nickel, and cobalt.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Front

What is the difference between a permanent magnet and a temporary magnet?

Back

A permanent magnet retains its magnetism, while a temporary magnet only exhibits magnetic properties when in a magnetic field.

Front

What is the magnetic field?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Front

What happens to the magnetic poles when a magnet is broken?

Back

Each piece becomes a new magnet with its own North and South poles.