Magnets and Their Interactions

Front

What happens when opposite poles of two magnets face each other?

Back

They attract each other.

Front

What happens to the force of attraction between two magnets as they move further apart?

Back

It decreases.

Front

What is the force responsible for the interactions between magnets?

Back

Magnetism.

Front

What happens when the same poles of two magnets face each other?

Back

They repel each other.

Front

What are the ends of a magnet called?

Back

Poles.

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

An object that produces a magnetic field.

Front

What are the two types of poles in a magnet?

Back

North pole and South pole.

Front

What is a magnetic field?

Back

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

Front

Can magnets attract or repel each other?

Back

Yes, magnets can attract or repel each other depending on the poles facing each other.

Front

What materials are attracted to magnets?

Back

Iron, nickel, and cobalt.