Magnets Vocabulary

Front

What is the force that causes objects with mass to attract each other?

Back

Gravity is the force that attracts two objects with mass towards each other.

Front

What word describes something that cannot be seen?

Back

Invisible means something that cannot be seen.

Front

What is the force that resists the motion of two surfaces sliding across one another?

Back

Friction is the force that opposes the motion of two surfaces sliding against each other.

Front

What is a push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, or change direction?

Back

A force is a push or pull that can cause an object to move, stop, or change direction.

Front

What is the term for causing objects to move away from each other?

Back

Repel means to push objects away from each other.

Front

What is the term for the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt?

Back

Magnetic field is the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected.

Front

What do we call materials that are attracted to magnets?

Back

Magnetic materials are those that are attracted to magnets, like iron and nickel.

Front

What is the opposite of attract?

Back

Repel is the opposite of attract, meaning to push away.

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field and can attract or repel certain materials.

Front

What is the term for the strength of a magnet's pull?

Back

Magnetic strength refers to how strong a magnet's pull is.