Magnets

Front

What is an object called that pulls certain metals towards it?

Back

A magnet.

Front

Which of the following words means to push away when talking about magnets?

Back

Repel.

Front

Magnetism is a type of what?

Back

Force.

Front

What two poles of a magnet attract each other?

Back

North and South.

Front

Because of Earth's magnetic field, which way will the North side of the arrow on a compass always point towards?

Back

North.

Front

What is the opposite of repel in magnetism?

Back

Attract.

Front

What are the two types of magnets?

Back

Permanent magnets and temporary magnets.

Front

What is the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected called?

Back

Magnetic field.

Front

What happens when like poles of two magnets are brought close together?

Back

They repel each other.

Front

What happens when opposite poles of two magnets are brought close together?

Back

They attract each other.