Exploring the World of Magnets

What happens when you bring the south pole of one magnet close to the north pole of another magnet?

• They repel each other

• They attract each other

• Nothing happens

• They break

What do we call the area around a magnet where its force can be felt?

• Magnetic field

• Electric field

• Gravity zone

• Light field

Which of these objects is most likely to be attracted to a magnet?

• Wooden ruler

• Plastic spoon

• Iron nail

• Glass cup

What happens when you bring the north pole of one magnet close to the north pole of another magnet?

• They attract each other

• They repel each other

• Nothing happens

• They melt

Which of these is NOT a use of magnets in everyday life?

• Keeping fridge doors closed

• Picking up paper clips

• Making bread rise

• Speakers in headphones

Which of these materials is NOT magnetic?

• Steel

• Iron

• Copper

• Nickel

Which of these pairs will attract each other?

• North pole and north pole

• North pole and south pole

• South pole and south pole

• Two plastic rulers

Which of these is a common shape for a magnet?

• Triangle

• Horseshoe

• Cube

• Sphere

If you put a magnet near a £1 coin, what will happen?

• The coin will be attracted to the magnet

• The coin will be repelled by the magnet

• Nothing will happen

• The coin will melt

Which of these is an example of magnetism in everyday life?

• Using a compass to find direction

• Boiling water in a kettle

• Eating an apple

• Writing with a pencil