Properties of Magnets

A(n) _________ is an object that attracts certain materials such as iron.

• circuit
• magnet
• magnetic conductor
• magnetic field

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A solenoid wrapped around a bar of iron or other ferromagnetic material is called a(n)...

• electromagnet
• magnet
• magnetic field
• magnetic force

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The ability of a material to be attracted by a magnet and to act as a magnet is called...

• insulation
• thermal energy
• magnetism
• conductivity

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True or False?
All magnets have a north and south pole.

• TRUE
• FALSE

All of these are NON-MAGNETIC except...

• wood
• copper
• paper
• iron

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Materials that can be magnetized are called _____ materials.

• ferromagnetic 
• magnetite
• magnetic force
• attracted

True or False?
Ferromagnetic material will become magnetic by placing it OUTSIDE a magnetic field. 

• True
• False

What would happen if you stroke an iron nail with a magnet?

• The nail will repel the magnet.
• The nail will become magnetic.
• The nail will become an electromagnet.
• The magnet will lose its magnetism.

Which of the following are ferromagnetic materials?

• iron
• cobalt
• nickel
• ALL OF THESE

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Magnetite is a natural permanent magnet.

• True
• False

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