Magnetism Review for Quiz

Every magnet has ____ poles.

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 1

Which of the following is NOT part of an electromagnet?

• Iron Nail (Core)

• Toothpick

• Battery

• Wire Coil

How can the electromagnet be made stronger?

• Add more coils to the iron nail

• Switch the polarity

• Remove all the coils

• None of the above

How are electromagnets different from permanent magnets?

• Permanent magnets have a north and south pole

• Electromagnet can be turned on and off

• Permanent magnets are stronger

• All of the above

What happens if you cut a magnet in half?

• You get two North pole magnets

• You get two South pole magnets

• You get a North pole magnet and a South pole magnet

• You get two smaller magnets, each with a North and South pole

What determines the strength of a permanent magnet?

• The shape

• The size

• The color

• The battery

What minerals make magnets?

• Iron

• Nickel

• Cobalt

• All of the above

What two poles will ATTRACT?

• North and North

• North and South

• South and South

What two poles will REPEL?

• South and North

• North and South

• North and North

Which type of magnet can also be called a temporary magnet?

• Permanent magnet

• Electromagnet