Magnetism Quiz

The area of a bar magnet where magnetism is the strongest.

• north pole

• south pole

• the middle of the magnet

• both the north and south pole

A magnet that uses electricity to generate magnetism is called a(n) _______.

• electromagnet
• bar magnet
• perma-magnet
• pole magnet

Which of the following is NOT a way to generate MORE magnetism with an electromagnet?

• increase battery size

• increase the number of coils

• decrease the battery size

• increase the size of the iron rod/nail

Which of the following is a material that a magnet would attract?

• plastic

• aluminum

• wood

• iron

The area that surrounds a magnet is called the _______.

• magnetic field
• north and south pole
• strong force
• compass

What happens if you put two magnets with two north poles together?

• They will attract.

• They will repel.

• Magnetism will be destroyed.

• Nothing will happen.

True or False: If you break/cut a magnet in half, two magnets (each with a north and south pole) will be created.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a material that a magnet would not attract? Choose all that apply

• plastic

• aluminum

• wood

• iron

What happens if you put two magnets with two north poles together?

• They will attract.

• They will repel.

• Magnetism will be destroyed.

• Nothing will happen.