Magnets and static electricity

Front

What happens when you put a magnet with two different poles together?

Back

They attract (move closer).

Front

Can magnets pull on things without touching them?

Back

True.

Front

What materials do magnets stick to?

Back

Iron.

Front

What types of charges attract each other?

Back

Positive and Negative.

Front

What happens when two north poles of a magnet are placed together?

Back

They repel.

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

An object that produces a magnetic field and can attract or repel certain materials.

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

A buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

Front

What is the difference between a north pole and a south pole of a magnet?

Back

North poles attract south poles and repel other north poles; south poles attract north poles and repel other south poles.

Front

What is an example of a material that is not magnetic?

Back

Wood.

Front

What happens when a charged object comes close to a neutral object?

Back

The charged object can induce a charge in the neutral object, causing attraction.