Magnets and Magnetism

Front

Why does a compass needle point north?

Back

It lines up with the Earth's magnetic field.

Front

True or False: The Earth is a giant magnet.

Back

True

Front

Which of the following is true about a bar magnet?

Back

It is surrounded by a magnetic field.

Front

As the distance between two magnets increases, what happens to the force between them?

Back

The force decreases.

Front

What happens when the North pole of a magnet interacts with another magnet's north pole?

Back

They repel each other.

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

An object that produces a magnetic field.

Front

What are the two poles of a magnet called?

Back

North pole and South pole.

Front

What is the magnetic field?

Back

The area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.

Front

What happens when a magnet is cut in half?

Back

Two smaller magnets are created, each with a north and south pole.

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 acts as a magnet in the presence of a magnetic field.