Magnets Review

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

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Magnets can interact without touching.

• True
• False

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How are electromagnets different from magnets?

• magnets can be turned on/off
• you can turn an electromagnet on/off
• magnets are more powerful
• magnets have a North and South pole

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The area or lines of magnetic force surrounding a magnet is known as its _____________.

• magnetic field

• magnetic poles

• magnetic fan lines

• magnetic tan lines

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An object made of iron that attracts other materials made of iron.

• magnet

• magnetism

• north pole

• south pole

A magnet’s push or pull.

• magnetic pole

• magnetic force

• magnetic field

• south pole

Like poles of magnets ______ each other.

• magnetism
• attract
• repel

Unlike poles of magnets ______ each other.

• magnetism
• attract
• repel

True or False: All metals stick to magnets.

• True

• False

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When two magnets repel, they ________________

• change color
• pull together
• push apart
• get colder

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