Magnets and Magnetic Levitation

What is a magnet attracted to?

• Iron, nickel, and cobalt

• Plastic and wood

• Glass and paper

• Aluminum and copper

What are the two poles of a magnet?

• North and South

• East and West

• Up and Down

• Left and Right

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What happens when you put two magnets with the same poles together?

• They repel each other

• They attract each other

• They become neutral

• Nothing happens

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What is magnetic levitation?

• Floating in the air using magnets

• Moving quickly on a magnetic surface

• Creating a magnetic field around an object

• Sticking objects together with magnets

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Which metals are ferromagnetic?

• Iron, nickel, and cobalt

• Gold, silver, and platinum

• Aluminum, copper, and zinc

• Lead, mercury, and tin

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What is the main difference between a magnet and a non-magnetic object?

• Magnet attracts ferromagnetic materials

• Magnet repels non-magnetic materials

• Magnet has a North and South pole

• Magnet is made of metal

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Why do magnets stick to some metals but not others?

• Only metals with iron, nickel, or cobalt are ferromagnetic

• Magnets have a special adhesive

• Metals have a natural attraction to magnets

• It depends on the temperature of the metal

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