Fun Facts About Magnets

What are the two types of magnet poles?

• East pole and West pole

• Positive pole and Negative pole

• Front pole and Back pole

• North pole and South pole

What happens when you bring two north poles together?

• One north pole disappears.

• They create a magnetic field together.

• The two north poles repel each other.

• The two north poles attract each other.

What is a magnetic field?

• A magnetic field is a region where magnetic forces can be observed.

• A magnetic field is a measure of temperature in a material.

• A magnetic field is a solid object that attracts metals.

• A magnetic field is a type of electric current.

Can you see a magnetic field?

• A magnetic field can be seen using a camera.

• No, a magnetic field cannot be seen.

• You can see a magnetic field with special glasses.

• Yes, a magnetic field is visible under certain conditions.

What do magnets attract?

• Plastic, wood, and glass

• Iron, nickel, and cobalt

• Aluminum, copper, and zinc

• Gold, silver, and platinum

What is one common use of magnets in our homes?

• Magnetic wall art

• Magnetic picture frames

• Refrigerator door seals

• Magnetic phone chargers

What type of magnet is used in a refrigerator?

• Neodymium magnets

• Ferrite magnets

• Alnico magnets

• Electromagnets

What is the Earth’s magnetic field like?

• The Earth's magnetic field only exists underground and does not extend into space.

• The Earth's magnetic field is similar to that of a tilted bar magnet, extending into space and protecting the planet from solar radiation.

• The Earth's magnetic field is a perfect sphere with no tilt.

• The Earth's magnetic field is uniform and does not vary in strength.

What natural object is a magnet?

• Aluminum foil

• Lodestone

• Iron filings

• Copper wire

Who discovered magnets?

• Isaac Newton

• Thomas Edison

• Albert Einstein

• William Gilbert