What Is Magnetism?

Two south magnetic poles brought near each other

• repel 
• attract

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Two north magnetic poles brought near each other

• repel
• attract

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Any material that exerts magnetic force is considered a magnet.

• True 
• False

Like other forces, a magnetic force is a push or pull.

• True 
• False

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A south magnetic pole brought near a north magnetic pole 

• repels
• attracts

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

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Magnets attract wood and materials that contain iron.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

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

• True
• False

Magnets have the same properties as magnetite.

• True
• False

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The areas at the poles of a magnet has the strongest effect. 

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

A north magnetic pole brought near a south magnetic pole 

• repels the north pole
• attracts the north pole

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