Magnets Review

An object that has the property of attracting certain materials, mainly iron and steel.

• magnet
• magnetism
• north pole
• south pole

The north-seeking end of a magnet.

• magnet
• magnetism
• north pole
• south pole

The south-seeking end of a magnet.

• magnet
• magnetism
• north pole
• south pole

A magnet’s property of attracting certain materials.

• magnet
• magnetism
• north pole
• south pole

A naturally magnetic mineral found at or near Earth’s surface.

• lines of force
• magnetic field
• lodestone
• compass

The lines that form a pattern showing the size and shape of a magnetic force field (shown with iron filings).

• lines of force
• magnetic field
• lodestone
• compass

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The space around a magnet within which the force of the magnet can act.

• lines of force
• magnetic field
• lodestone
• compass

A device containing a magnetized needle that moves freely to show direction.

• lines of force
• magnetic field
• lodestone
• compass

A temporary magnet...

• Keeps its magnetism for a long time.
• Does not keep its magnetism for very long.

A permanent magnet...

• Keeps its magnetism for a long time.
• Does not keep its magnetism for very long.