What is Magnetism?

Two south magnetic poles brought near each other

• repel each other.
• attract each other.
• cancel each other.
• magnetize each other.

A north magnetic pole brought near a south magnetic pole

• nullifies the south pole.
• attracts the south pole.
• repels the south pole.
• magnetizes the south pole.

Two north magnetic poles brought near each other

• magnetize each other.
• attract each other.
• cancel each other.
• repel each other.

A south magnetic pole brought near a north magnetic pole

• repels the north pole.
• attracts the north pole.
• nullifies the north pole.
• magnetizes the north pole.

Any material that exerts magnetic force is considered a magnet.

• True
• False

Like all other forces, a magnetic force is a(n) gravitational force.

• True
• False

The area(s) between the poles of a magnet has the strongest effect.

• True
• False

Magnets attract wood and material that contain iron.

• True
• False

When freely swinging, one end of a magnet always points east.

• True
• False

Magnets have the same properties as sedimentary rocks.

• True
• False