Magnetic Fields

Earth has an inner core of solid iron surrounded by an outer core of liquid iron.

• True

• False

What is a magnetic field?

• the space around a magnet in which magnetic forces can act on objects

• the energy that is stored in an object

• a type of magnet

• a line that connects opposite magnetic poles

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The area of magnetic force around a magnet is known as its _____________.

• magnetic field

• magnetic declination

• magnetic fan lines

• magnetic tan lines

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Which way will the magnets move after they are released?

• Towards each other

• Away from each other

• Not enough information

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Magnets can interact without touching.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

A north pole and a south pole will attract.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Which picture has the most potential energy?

• Picture A

• Picture B

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How is energy being transferred in the scenario shown below?

• Potential --> Kinetic

• Kinetic --> Potential

• Kinetic --> Kinetic

• Neither

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-2

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one of the two opposite ends of a magnet

• system

• magnetic pole

• magnetic field line

• magnetic field

to pull objects toward one another

• attract

• repel

• system

• model

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