Magnetism

Magnetism

What we will learn today?

1. ​Define magnetism, magnets, magnetic field, and demagnetize.

2. Indicate the importance of the North and South pole.

3. Classify magnetic and non-magnetic materials.

What are magnets?

​Magnets are materials or objects that can produce their own magnetic field. They attract ferromagnet materials such as iron, nickel, steel, and cobalt.

Properties of Magnets.

Multiple Choice

What property of magnets is being shown?

• attraction

• repulsion

Multiple Choice

What property of a magnet is being shown?

• attraction

• repulsion

Multiple Choice

What happens when we place a magnet near a metal object?

• It attracts

• It pushes away

• nothing happens

Magnetism and the Magnetic field

​Magnetism - is the force of attraction between a magnet and a magnetic material

The magnetic field- is the area around a magnet where the effect of magnetism is felt.

Multiple Choice

Where is magnetism felt the strongest?

• in the middle of the magnet

• At the bottom of the magnet

• ONLY at the north pole of the magnet

• At the poles of the magnet

Open Ended

What does the word demagnetize mean?

Multiple Choice

Magnetic or Non- magnetic

• Non-magnetic

• Magnetic

Multiple Choice

Magnetic or Non- magnetic

• Non-magnetic

• Magnetic