Magnets and Static Electricity

When an object pulls another object toward itself, it is called:

• Repel

• Force

• Attract

• Pole

To push away means:

• Repel

• Force

• Attract

• Pole

How many poles does a magnet have?

• None

• One

• Two

• Four

The buildup of electric charges on an object is called:

• Force

• Motion

• Electricity

• Static Electricity

Describe the force: north pole to south pole

• Attract

• Repel

Describe the force: north pole to north pole

• Attract

• Repel

Describe the force: south pole and south pole

• Attract

• Repel

If you pick up a comb from a table and hold it over a bowl of shredded paper, what will happen to the paper?

• Nothing, the paper won't move.

• The paper moves around or sticks to the comb.

If your hair is full of static and you run a comb through your hair several times, and then hold it close to shredded paper, what will happen?

• Nothing, the paper won't move.

• The paper will move around or stick to the comb.

At what distance are the paper clips MOST attracted to the magnet?

• 5 cm away

• 10 cm away

• 20 cm away