Bill Nye: Magnets

The Earth is a large magnet.

• True

• False

The Earth’s magnetic field is weakest at the north and south pole.

• True

• False

All planets have magnetic fields.

• True

• False

Some planets have magnetic fields that are stronger than the Earth’s magnetic fields

• True

• False

The three magnetic metals are iron, nickel and cobalt.

• True

• False

When a bar magnet with two poles is cut in half, each half has only one pole – a north or a south.

• True

• False

A magnet is made from iron.

• True

• False

Which of the following does NOT use a magnet?

• Telephone

• Bankcard

• Video Tapes

• Sewing Machine