Magnetism

Front

What direction does the North pole of a freely spinning magnet point?

Back

North

Front

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

Back

The force decreases.

Front

What type of poles must face each other for iron filings to respond with attraction?

Back

Opposite poles.

Front

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

Back

Both halves will still have a North pole and a South pole.

Front

Magnetic North is actually geographic __________.

Back

South.

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

An object that produces a magnetic field, attracting certain metals like iron.

Front

What are the two types of magnetic poles?

Back

North pole and South pole.

Front

What happens when like poles of two magnets are brought close together?

Back

They repel each other.

Front

What happens when opposite poles of two magnets are brought close together?

Back

They attract each other.

Front

What is the magnetic field?

Back

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