Understanding Magnetism and Magnetic Materials

What is a magnet?

• Something that needs glue to stick things together.

• Something that can push or pull on other things.

What is the invisible area around a magnet called?

• A magnetic field.

• A pulling circle.

How can you tell if a magnet is strong?

• It is very big.

• It can pull objects from far away.

Can a magnet pull a paperclip through a piece of paper?

• Yes, because of its invisible magnetic field.

• Only if the paper is wet.

If a paperclip sticks to a magnet, is the paperclip also a magnet?

• Yes, all things that stick to magnets are magnets.

• No, only the magnet is special and does the attracting.

What kind of materials do magnets usually attract?

• Metal.

• Paper.

What is a common metal that magnets are attracted to?

• Copper.

• Iron.

Why do magnets stick to a refrigerator door?

• The door is sticky.

• There is iron inside the door.

What can iron be used for?

• To make soft toys.

• To make magnets.

How can you find out what a magnet will attract at home?

• Hold the magnet up to different things and experiment.

• Watch another video.