Magnetism

Front

What will happen when these magnets are brought close together?

Back

They will repel each other.

Front

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

Back

It has north and south poles

Front

As the distance between two magnets increases, the force between them:

Back

Decreases

Front

The strongest part of a magnet is...

Back

the poles.

Front

Why will a magnet pick up a nail but not a penny?

Back

Because the nail contains iron.

Front

Which of these is attracted to a magnet? Options: iron nail, copper penny, piece of paper, notebook

Back

iron nail

Front

Magnets have a north and a south ___________

Back

pole

Front

Magnetism is a type of ____________

Back

force

Front

A device that uses a free-moving magnetic needle to show direction is a:

Back

compass

Front

Does a paperclip stay a magnet after touching a magnet?

Back

Stay that way for a short time.