Magnetism

Front

What is the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt?

Back

Magnetic field.

Front

What are materials like plastic, wood, and glass called?

Back

Non-magnetic materials.

Front

What happens when a north pole and a south pole of magnets are near each other?

Back

They attract.

Front

What do magnets do when they repel each other?

Back

They push apart.

Front

What type of metal do magnets stick to?

Back

Iron.

Front

What is a magnet's north pole?

Back

The end of a magnet that attracts the south pole of another magnet.

Front

What is a magnet's south pole?

Back

The end of a magnet that attracts the north pole of another magnet.

Front

Can magnets attract non-magnetic materials?

Back

No, they cannot.

Front

What is the force called that pulls magnetic materials toward a magnet?

Back

Magnetic force.

Front

What happens to two north poles when they are brought close together?

Back

They repel each other.