FMF Unit 2 Review

Which objects are attracted to magnetics?

• Metals such as iron
• Wood
• Plastics
• Paper

A magnet cannot not move which of the following objects?

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

If you place the North pole of a magnet next to the South pole of another magnet, they will:

• Attract
• Repel
• Do nothing
• Shatter

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

Magnets have a north and a south ___________

• shape
• color
• pole
• region

The force of magnetism is stronger when magnets are ________________

• cold
• round
• closer together
• farther apart

A balloon has a negative charge.  The glass rod has a positive charge.  What will happen when the glass rod is brought near the balloon?

• The balloon will be attracted to the rod
• The balloon will be repelled by the rod
• The balloon will remain in place
• The balloon will spin in circles

An area composed of a group of atoms whose magnetic fields are aligned in the same direction is:

• magnetic domain

• magnetic field

• magnetic force

• electric field

An object that attracts, or pulls on materials that contain iron is a:

• friction

• metal

• magnet

• gravitational force

The push or pull exerted by magnets is called:

• magnetic force

• electric field

• magnetic field

• gravity