Magnets and Magnetism

Front

What is the geographic opposite of Magnetic North?

Back

Magnetic North is actually geographic South.

Front

What is the primary material that makes up the Earth's core?

Back

The Earth's center is made up mostly of iron.

Front

How are magnetic fields described?

Back

Magnetic fields are invisible.

Front

What material is commonly used to visualize magnetic fields?

Back

Iron filings are commonly used to investigate magnetic fields.

Front

What happens to the poles of a magnet when it is cut in half?

Back

Both halves get a North pole and a South pole.

Front

Which of the following materials is magnetic?

Back

Iron is magnetic.

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field.

Front

What are the two types of magnetic poles?

Back

The two types of magnetic poles are North and South.

Front

What happens when like poles of magnets are brought together?

Back

Like poles repel each other.

Front

What happens when opposite poles of magnets are brought together?

Back

Opposite poles attract each other.