Magnetic Force

Why does a compass needle point north?

• Because it is being attracted to the Magnetic South Pole

• Because north is up

• Because it is being attracted to the Magnetic North Pole

• Because north is down

The entire region surrounding a magnet is known as the:

• Magnetic Domain

• Lodestone

• A Compass

• Magnetic Field

What will happen when these magnets are brought close together?

• They will attract each other.
• They will repel each other.
• Both magnets will turn to the left
• Both magnets will turn to the right

All metals are attracted to magnets

• True

• False

How is Earth's magnetic field similar to that of a magnet?

• It is hundreds of miles long
• It has north and south poles
• It is made in Earth's core
• It is shaped like a horseshoe

If two magnets come together what is it called?

• Repel
• Force
• Attract
• None of the Above

If 2 magnets push away from each other what is it called?

• Attract
• Iron
• Repel
• None of the above

Can the North and North poles attract?

• Yes
• No

A child puts two magnetic toy trains next to each other on a track. What will happen next, and why?

• The trains will not move.
• The trains will move away from each other.
• The trains will move closer to each other.
• Not enough information.

Where does Santa actually live?

• North Pole

• South Pole

• St. George, Utah

• Santa Isn't Real