Magnetism & Electrical charges

A magnet cannot not move which of the following objects?

• a paper clip

• a nail

• a toothpick

• a staple

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Why does a compass needle point north?

• Because it is being attracted to the Magnetic South Pole

• Because north is up

• Because it is being attracted to the Magnetic North Pole

• Because north is down

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Where is the force of attraction the strongest on a magnet?

• at the poles
• in the middle
• above the magnet
• below the magnet

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The picture is an example of an:

• Electric circuit
• Electromagnet
• Electric nail
• Electric power cell

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The entire region surrounding a magnet is known as the:

• Magnetic Domain

• Lodestone

• A Compass

• Magnetic Field

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Which metal can be attracted to magnets?

• Copper

• Aluminum

• Iron

• Gold

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What will happen when these magnets are brought close together?

• They will attract each other.
• They will repel each other.
• Both magnets will turn to the left
• Both magnets will turn to the right

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All metals are attracted to magnets

• True

• False

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How is Earth's magnetic field similar to that of a magnet?

• It is hundreds of miles long
• It has north and south poles
• It is made in Earth's core
• It is shaped like a horseshoe

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If 2 magnets push away from each other what is it called?

• Attract
• Iron
• Repel
• None of the above