Magnetism

What is a magnet?

• A magnet is a type of rock found in nature.

• A magnet is a type of plant that grows in wetlands.

• A magnet is a type of cloud formation in the sky.

• A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field and attracts certain materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt.

What are the two poles of a magnet called?

• Positive pole and Negative pole

• East pole and West pole

• North pole and South pole

• Top pole and Bottom pole

How does a magnet attract objects?

• Through gravitational pull

• Through a magnetic field that exerts a force on ferromagnetic materials.

• By emitting sound waves

• Via telekinesis

Can a magnet attract non-metal objects?

• Sometimes

• Yes

• No

• Rarely

What happens when you break a magnet into two pieces?

• The two pieces repel each other.

• Each piece becomes a magnet with its own north and south pole.

• The magnet becomes stronger.

• The magnet loses its magnetic properties completely.

What is the Earth's magnetic field?

• A network of underground caves

• A force field generated by the movement of molten iron in the Earth's outer core.

• A layer of ice covering the Earth's surface

• The gravitational pull between the Earth and the Moon

How can you make a magnet lose its magnetism?

• Dip it in water

• Freeze it

• Heat it, hammer it, or expose it to a strong magnetic field in the opposite direction.

• Rub it with a cloth

What are some common uses of magnets?

• Holding notes on refrigerators, magnetic therapy, MRI machines, speakers, hard drives

• Holding up buildings, cooking food, generating electricity

• Transporting goods, measuring temperature, curing diseases

• Playing music, writing letters, watering plants

What is magnetic force?

• Magnetic force is the force exerted between magnets or between a magnet and a magnetic material.

• Magnetic force is the force exerted by gravity on magnetic objects.

• Magnetic force is the force exerted by electricity on magnetic objects.

• Magnetic force is the force exerted by friction on magnetic objects.

How can you determine the poles of a magnet?

• Use a compass to identify the North and South poles of a magnet.

• Throw the magnet in the air and see which way it lands

• Ask a psychic to determine the poles

• Lick the magnet to feel the poles