Magnets

What is a magnetic field?

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

• A magnetic field is a type of energy that can be harnessed for power.

• A magnetic field is the space where gravity is strongest.

• A magnetic field is an invisible force that only affects metal objects.

What is a magnet?

• A device that generates electricity.

• An object that can attract certain metals, like iron, and has a north and south pole.

• A tool used for measuring temperature.

• A type of rock that contains minerals.

What materials can magnets attract?

• Copper, Silver, Gold

• Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt

• Aluminum, Zinc, and Lead

• Plastic, Wood, and Glass

What happens if you cut a magnet in half?

• Each piece will lose its magnetic properties.

• Each piece will become a new magnet with its own north and south pole.

• The magnet will become weaker but remain a single magnet.

• The two pieces will repel each other.

What is the north pole of a magnet?

• The end that points towards the Earth's north when allowed to move freely.

• The end that repels other magnets.

• The end that attracts iron filings.

• The end that is always cold to the touch.

What is a round magnet?

• A magnet shaped like a square.

• A magnet shaped like a circle, which has both a north and south pole.

• A magnet that only has one pole.

• A magnet that is used for decoration.

What is an example of a magnet in everyday life?

• Magnets used on refrigerator doors.

• A paperclip.

• A rubber band.

• A piece of string.

Can magnets attract non-metal objects?

• Yes, magnets can attract all objects.

• No, magnets can only attract certain metals, not non-metal objects like plastic or wood.

• Magnets can attract some non-metal objects under certain conditions.

• Magnets can attract non-metal objects if they are in a magnetic field.

What is a compass?

• A tool that uses a magnetized needle to show direction, pointing towards the north.

• A device used to measure temperature.

• A tool for calculating distances on a map.

• A type of navigational software for smartphones.

What is magnetic repulsion?

• The force that pulls two unlike poles of magnets together.

• The force that pushes two like poles of magnets away from each other.

• The force that attracts all magnetic materials to each other.

• The force that has no effect on magnetic fields.