FOSS Energy-Investigation 2 Magnetism

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What happens when two magnets are brought close together?

Back

They can either attract or repel each other depending on their poles.

Front

What are the two types of poles in a magnet?

Back

North pole and South pole.

Front

If two magnets repel each other, what can you infer about their poles?

Back

The poles are the same (both are either north or south).

Front

What will happen if the South end of a magnet is brought close to the South end of another magnet?

Back

They will repel each other.

Front

Which materials can a magnet attract?

Back

Magnets can attract ferromagnetic materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt.

Front

What is a magnetic field?

Back

A magnetic field is the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.

Front

What is the effect of distance on the strength of a magnetic force?

Back

The strength of the magnetic force decreases as the distance between the magnets increases.

Front

What is the term for the area around a magnet where it can attract or repel objects?

Back

Magnetic field.

Front

What happens when a north pole of one magnet is brought close to the south pole of another magnet?

Back

They will attract each other.

Front

What is the purpose of a compass?

Back

A compass uses a magnetized needle to show direction, pointing towards the Earth's magnetic north.