Electric and Magnetic Forces Worksheet

Front

What are the ends of a magnet called?

Back

Poles

Front

Can a piece of iron act as a magnet?

Back

No

Front

What does 'attract' mean in terms of magnetic forces?

Back

Pull towards

Front

What causes the Earth to have a magnetic field?

Back

An iron core

Front

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

Back

They repel each other.

Front

What is magnetism?

Back

The force exerted by magnets when they attract or repel each other.

Front

What is a magnetic field?

Back

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

Front

What materials are typically attracted to magnets?

Back

Iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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 magnetic materials towards a magnet?

Back

Magnetic attraction.