Magnets

Can we move things without touching them?

• Yes, we can use magnetic force to move some objects.

• No, things only move when we push them with our hands.

• Only in space can things move without touching.

• Only with strings can things move without touching.

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Can a magnet move a paperclip through a glass window?

• Yes, glass is not magnetic.

• No, glass blocks the force.

• Only if the glass is very thin.

• Only if the paperclip is hot.

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What must you use to move the small object through the maze?

• a magnet

• your hands

• a spoon

• tape

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Magnets can only move things if they are touching them.

• True

• False

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How do magnets help us solve problems in the real world?

• Sorting recycling

• Cooking food

• Painting walls

• Growing plants

Which material can block the force of a magnet?

• Paper

• Wood

• Steel

• Plastic

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What happens if you try to push two north poles of magnets together?

• They break

• They stick

• They repel

• They attract

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Why do magnets stick to some objects but not others?

• Only objects made of certain metals are magnetic

• All objects are magnetic

• Magnets stick to anything that is heavy

• Magnets stick to objects that are colorful

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What happens when you place a magnet near a pile of iron nails?

• The nails are attracted to the magnet.

• The nails change color.

• The nails move away from the magnet.

• The nails become hot.

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What is the name of the area around a magnet where its force can be felt?

• Light beam

• Electric circuit

• Gravity zone

• Magnetic field

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