Magnets

What is a magnet?

• A piece of iron

• A piece of iron capable of attracting objects made of iron, gold and nickel

• A piece of iron capable of attracting objects made of iron,cobalt and nickel

• A rock found by Magnes

Draw a horseshoe magnet and mark the poles

The magnet was first discovered by a shepherd named Magnes, who lived in the coutnry of _____

The strength of a magnet is stronger at the ____.

Which of the following are true about magnets?

• Magnets can have 1 pole

• Magnets can't attract materials made of iron

• All magnets have magnetic field

• Magnets always have 2 poles.

• Freely suspended magnet always comes to rest facing north-south direction.

________ is a natural magnet.

Draw the magnetic field on this magnet

Mark the poles on this cut magnet

Answer explanation

When a magnet is cut new poles are created. ( A magnet with only one pole does not exist)

Which of the following can weaken the strength of a magnet?

• Improper storage of magnet

• Hammering the magnet

• Hiding a magnet

• Breaking a magnet

• Heating a magnet

The force exerted by a magnet when they attract or repel each other is known as _________.

• Magnetic field

• Magnetite

• Magnetism

• Repulsive force