Magnets1

What happens when two north poles of a magnet are placed together?

• they repel
• they attract
• they cancel each other out
• the strength of the magnet is doubled

A north pole and a south pole will attract.

• True
• False

What will happen when these magnets are brought close together?

• They will attract each other.
• They will repel each other.
• Both magnets will turn to the left
• Both magnets will turn to the right

True or False: All metals stick to magnets.

• True
• False

Magnets can harm which of the following:

• books
• computers
• trumpets
• pencils

What subject is attracted to a magnet?

• Silver
• Water
• Metal
• Iron

Junkyards move cars around using cranes with large magnets because

• This kind of crane is not expensive
• The magnets will pick up broken glass
• The magnets will stick to the metal in the car
• The magnets in the crane will repel the cars in the junkyard

Which of the following items would be attracted to a magnet?

• A plastic spoon
• A rubber baloon
• An iron nail
•  A cork

Sam just spilled a box of school supplies. Which item could he pick up with a magnet?

• Rubber bands
• Crayons
• Markers
• Paperclips

Magnetism can pass through materials when the magnet is strong enough and the material is thin enough

• True
• False