Magnetic Forces

Front

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

Back

They attract each other and come together.

Front

What is the effect of distance on the magnetic force between two magnets?

Back

The magnetic force gets weaker as the distance between the magnets increases.

Front

Which object cannot be moved by a magnet?

Back

A toothpick.

Front

What is the invisible force field surrounding a magnet called?

Back

A magnetic field.

Front

What types of metals can be attracted to magnets?

Back

Metals such as iron, nickel, and cobalt.

Front

What are the two types of magnetic poles?

Back

North pole and south pole.

Front

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

Back

They repel each other.

Front

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

Back

They repel each other.

Front

What is the term for the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt?

Back

Magnetic field.

Front

Can magnets attract non-metal objects?

Back

No, magnets typically attract only certain metals.