Magnets

Which parts of a magnet have the strongest pull?

• the sides

• the north and south poles

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A train that uses magnets to float above the track is called...

• Maglev train

• Subway train

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What type of magnet is made from a coil of wire, wrapped around a piece of metal?

• magnet

• electromagnet

Many scientists believe that birds have a special sense that allows them to...

• sense things made of metal

• find their way

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What are lodestones?

• magnetic stones

• floating stones

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Can magnetic fields be seen by the human eye?

• yes

• no

Name two metals that are not attracted to magnets

• nickel and iron

• aluminum and copper

What two metals most likely make up the core of the earth?

• iron and copper

• iron and nickel

What is a compass?

• an instrument that points to the magnetic South Pole

• an instrument that points to the magnetic North Pole

Name two things that you can do to a magnet to weaken its magnetic force

• cooling it and hammering a magnet

• hammering or heating a magnet