2nd Grade Magnetism

What are the north and south ends of a magnet  called?

• borders
• tips
• caps
• poles

When two magnets have the same poles facing each other they will?

• attract
• repel
• attack one another
• spin

What happens when two items repel each other?

• They push together.
• They point to the North Pole.
• They should push apart.
• Their magnetic field gets bigger.

In this picture, one object is attracted to another by --

• gravity
• friction
• air pressure
• magnetism

What items will a magnet attract?

• Beach ball, glass
• nails, paper clip
• book, paper
• golf ball, glue

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

What do magnets stick to?

• copper
• wood
• iron
• plastic

A magnet cannot not move which of the following objects?

• a paper clip
• a nail
• a toothpick
• a staple

The needle of a compass always points to which direction?

• south
• east
• west
• north

Is a nail magnetic?

• yes
• no