Magnetic Poles Quiz

What happens when two north poles of bar magnets come close to each other?

• They attract each other.

• They repel each other.

• They do nothing.

• They create a spark.

What happens when a north pole and a south pole of bar magnets come close to each other?

• They attract each other.

• They repel each other.

• They do nothing.

• They create a spark.

Which of the following is a general rule about magnetic poles?

• Like poles attract.

• Opposite poles repel.

• Like poles repel.

• Opposite poles do nothing.

Which of the following is another general rule about magnetic poles?

• Like poles attract.

• Opposite poles repel.

• Like poles do nothing.

• Opposite poles attract.

What will happen when two south poles of bar magnets come close to each other?

• They attract each other.

• They repel each other.

• They do nothing.

• They create a spark.

What is magnetism described as in the text?

• A. A type of energy

• B. A force

• C. A material

• D. A sound

What happens when you pull two attracting magnets apart?

• A. You feel a magnetic force

• B. The magnets lose their magnetism

• C. The magnets become stronger

• D. The magnets disappear

What is created when a magnet comes close to a piece of iron?

• A. A permanent magnet

• B. A temporary magnet

• C. A non-magnetic field

• D. A sound wave

What is the term used for the magnetism in iron when a magnet is close by?

• A. Permanent magnetism

• B. Induced magnetism

• C. Natural magnetism

• D. Artificial magnetism

What happens to the head of a nail when the south pole of a magnet is brought close to it?

• A. It becomes a south pole

• B. It becomes a north pole

• C. It loses its magnetism

• D. It becomes non-magnetic