MAGNETS

Front

What happens to the force between two magnets as the distance between them increases?

Back

The force between them decreases.

Front

What are the two poles of a magnet called?

Back

North and South poles.

Front

Which materials are attracted to magnets?

Back

Iron and steel screws are attracted to magnets.

Front

What do the lines around a magnet represent?

Back

Magnetic Field.

Front

What type of force is magnetism?

Back

Magnetism is a non-contact force.

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field.

Front

What is the magnetic field?

Back

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

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 magnetism when in a magnetic field.

Front

What is the role of the North Pole of a magnet?

Back

The North Pole of a magnet is the end that points towards the Earth's North when freely suspended.

Front

What is magnetic attraction?

Back

Magnetic attraction is the force that pulls certain materials, like iron, towards a magnet.