Magnets and Magnetic Field

Front

What happens when two south poles of magnets are brought together?

Back

They repel each other.

Front

Can magnets pull on things without touching them?

Back

True

Front

What do the lines around a magnet represent?

Back

Magnetic Field

Front

What device has a magnetic needle that spins freely and is used for navigation?

Back

Compass

Front

How is Earth's magnetic field similar to that of a magnet?

Back

It has north and south poles.

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

An object that produces a magnetic field and can attract or repel certain materials.

Front

What are the two types of magnetic poles?

Back

North Pole and South Pole.

Front

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

Back

Magnetic Field.

Front

What is the term for materials that are attracted to magnets?

Back

Ferromagnetic materials.

Front

What is the principle behind a compass?

Back

A compass aligns itself with Earth's magnetic field, pointing towards the magnetic north.