Magnets

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

A magnet is an object that can attract certain metals, like iron, and has a magnetic field.

Front

Does a magnet have to touch a paper clip to exert a force?

Back

No, a magnet can exert a force without touching.

Front

What is the pull of a magnet called?

Back

Magnetic force.

Front

What are the two types of poles on a magnet?

Back

North pole and south pole.

Front

Which poles repel each other?

Back

North to north and south to south.

Front

Which poles attract each other?

Back

North to south.

Front

What happens when you cut a magnet in half?

Back

You create two smaller magnets, each with a north and south pole.

Front

What materials are attracted to magnets?

Back

Materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt.

Front

What is a magnetic field?

Back

The area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.

Front

Can magnets work through other materials?

Back

Yes, magnets can attract objects through some materials, like paper.