Understanding Magnetism and Its Effects

What is magnetism?

• A force that can push or pull on some materials without touching them

• A type of metal

• A kind of glue

• A type of sound

Why does a magnet stick to a refrigerator door?

• Because of a force called magnetism

• Because it is wet

• Because it is painted

• Because it is heavy

What happens when you hold a magnet over a pile of iron paper clips?

• The clips move toward the magnet

• The clips change color

• The clips disappear

• The clips melt

How is magnetism different from most other forces?

• It acts across a distance

• It is visible

• It makes things heavier

• It only works underwater

What is the process of turning some metals into magnets called?

• Magnetizing

• Electrifying

• Polarizing

• Energizing

Which of the following objects is NOT attracted by magnets?

• Paperclip

• Eraser

• Nail

• Screw

Which material is NOT affected by magnets?

• Iron

• Wood

• Steel

• Nickel

What happens when two magnets push each other?

• They move closer together.

• They move farther apart.

• They stay in the same place.

• They disappear.

What can happen if you put a thin piece of paper between two magnets that are pulling on each other?

• They will stop pulling.

• They will continue to pull each other.

• They will push each other away.

• They will lose their magnetism.

What are the two poles of a magnet called?

• North pole and East pole

• North pole and South pole

• East pole and West pole

• South pole and West pole