Magnets (4.P.8.4)

Which image correctly shows how magnets will move when placed close together?

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At a recycling center, a large, powerful magnet is sometimes used to separate different kinds of trash. What kind of separation of materials can the magnet help with?

• Plastics can be separated from paper.

• Iron can be separated from other materials.

• All metals can be separated from all nonmetals.

• Heavy materials can be separated from lighter ones.

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An iron ball was rolled down a ramp with a strong magnet near the bottom. Which of the following shows the most likely path the ball will follow?

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Taylor is investigating two magnets on the table. An image is provided. If Taylor pushes Magnet B in the direction of the arrow, which of the following will most likely occur?

• Magnet A will move further away from Magnet B.

• Magnet A will move toward Magnet B until it touches.

• Magnet A will get stronger the closer it gets to Magnet B

• Magnet A will not move, even if Magnet B touches it.

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Which of these objects will be attracted to a magnet?

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Four objects are rolled across the floor, very near a magnet. They are listed below:

- Glass marble

- Wooden spool

- Steel ball

- Plastic toy car

Which of the objects is most likely to change the way it rolls because it is attracted to the magnet?

• The glass marble

• The wooden spool

• The steel ball

• The plastic toy car

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A crane is used to pick up cars. An image is provided. Why are cars attracted to the magnet on the crane?

• They have four rubber tires.

• They are made of steel and iron.

• They contain glass in the windows.

• They have fabric seat covers.

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James is investigating magnets and movement. He has two magnets and an iron nail. If James wants to illustrate how magnetic force can make things repel each other, which arrangement of objects should he use?

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Two magnets are placed on the table. If Magnet 1 is pushed slowly in the direction of the arrow, which of the following will most likely occur to Magnet 2?

• It will move closer to Magnet 1.

• It will move away from Magnet 1.

• It will not move until Magnet 1 touches it.

• It will get stronger as Magnet 1 gets closer.

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Jasmine is walking around the room with a magnet to determine which objects the magnet can pick up. She tries to pick up the following:

- Copper penny

- Silver earring

- Steel paperclip

- Wax crayon

- Iron safety pin

How many of the objects will NOT be attracted to Jasmine’s magnet?

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