Magnets

Front

What happens when like poles of a magnet meet?

Back

They repel each other.

Front

What materials do magnets attract?

Back

Magnets attract objects that contain Iron, Nickel, Cobalt, or Steel.

Front

What do you feel when two north poles of a magnet are placed together?

Back

They repel each other.

Front

What is the area around a magnet where you can feel a pulling force?

Back

Magnetic Field.

Front

What happens when a north pole and a south pole of a magnet meet?

Back

They attract each other.

Front

What is magnetism?

Back

Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials.

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field.

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 when in a magnetic field.

Front

What is the term for the force that pulls magnets together?

Back

Attraction.

Front

What is the term for the force that pushes magnets apart?

Back

Repulsion.