Magnetic and non-magnetic materials | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

If a material is magnetic it will be ___ to a magnet.

Answer explanation

If a material is magnetic it will be attracted to a magnet.

___ materials will not be attracted to a magnet.

Answer explanation

Non-magnetic materials will not be attracted to a magnet.

Which of the following statements are true?

• Magnetic materials always contain metal.

• Not all metals are magnetic.

• All metals are magnetic.

• Nickel is magnetic.

Answer explanation

Magnetic materials always contain metal, but not all metals are magnetic.

Which of these are real examples of how magnets can help with waste?

• They make waste lighter so it is easier to move.

• They move large amounts of metal.

• They attract magnetic waste from conveyor belts.

• They attract plastic at recycling centres.

Answer explanation

Magnets are used to move large amounts of metal and to attract magnetic waste from conveyor belts.

Why is steel magnetic?

• Because it is the same colour as iron.

• Because it is the same colour as aluminium.

• Because it contains iron.

• Because it contains aluminium.

• Because it is a metal.

Answer explanation

Steel is magnetic because it contains iron.