Amplify Balancing Forces Ch. 2

Front

What happens when opposite poles of a magnet are brought together?

Back

They attract.

Front

Where is the force of a magnet the strongest?

Back

At the poles.

Front

What are the two poles of a magnet called?

Back

North pole and South pole.

Front

What does 'poles' mean in the context of magnets?

Back

The part of a magnet that pushes or pulls.

Front

Do all magnets have the same strength?

Back

No.

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

An object that can attract certain metals and has a north and south pole.

Front

What materials can magnets attract?

Back

Iron, nickel, and cobalt.

Front

What is the north pole of a magnet?

Back

The end of a magnet that points towards the Earth's North when allowed to move freely.

Front

What is the south pole of a magnet?

Back

The end of a magnet that points towards the Earth's South when allowed to move freely.

Front

What happens when like poles of a magnet are brought together?

Back

They repel each other.