Magnets (introduction)

Magnets are made of metal.

• True

• False

All magnets has north and south pole.

• True

• False

Magnets are made of iron or steel.

• True

• False

Magnetic force can exert a "push" or "pull" force.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Objects that are attracted to magnets are made of magnetic material.

• True

• False

A magnet can pull a magnetic material towards the magnet from a distance, without touching it.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Magnets attract all metals.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Magnet attracts only steel or iron. Other metal such as aluminium or copper is not attracted to magnet.

Which correctly shows the force acting on a magnetic object when it is attracted to a magnet?

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

When a magnet is attracted to a magnetic object, it exerts a 'pull' force.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

When a magnet is attracted to a non-magnetic object, it exerts a 'push' force.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Magnet does not exert any force on non-magnetic object.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5