Magnets

Magnets have two charges that are opposites.

• True

• False

A magnet attracts paper clips and repels iron filings.

• True

• False

One of two ends of a magnet means

• pole

• magnet

• magnetism

• magnetic field

The ability of an object to push or pull on another object that has the magnetic property means

• pole

• magnet

• magnetism

• metal

A material that is often affected by the push and pull of magnets means

• pole

• magnetism

• magnetic field

• metal

An object with a force that can attract or repel certain materials

• magnet

• magnetism

• magnetic field

• metal

A region of magnetic force around a magnet means

• pole

• magnet

• magnetic field

• metal

If a cup was filled with rice and iron pieces, what would you use to separate the iron from the cup?

• ruler

• magnet

• stapler

What happens when two magnets push away from each other?

• They repel each other.

• They attract each other.

• They stick to each other.

• They change each other.

How does the distance of an object to a magnet affect the magnetic force of an object?

• It will attract objects if the object is in the magnetic field.

• It will attract objects if the object is outside the magnetic field.

• The closer it is, the stronger the magnetic force is on the object.

• The farther away the object is, the stronger the magnetic force is on the object.