Exploring the World of Magnets and Magnetism

What is the force called that attracts magnetic objects like iron?

• Friction

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Electricity

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Which of these objects will a magnet attract?

• Wooden pencil

• Plastic egg

• Feather

• Steel nail

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Why does a magnet not attract a plastic egg?

• Plastic is non-magnetic

• Plastic is too light

• Plastic is too smooth

• Plastic is too thick

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Which of these metals is NOT strongly attracted to magnets?

• Iron

• Nickel

• Cobalt

• Copper

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What is the invisible area around a magnet where magnetic forces act called?

• Gravitational field

• Electric field

• Force field

• Magnetic field

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What happens when you put the north pole of one magnet next to the south pole of another magnet?

• They break

• They neutralize

• They attract

• They repel

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What is a compass needle usually made of?

• Glass

• Strong magnetic metal

• Wood

• Plastic

Which household item uses magnets to function?

• Refrigerator door

• Television

• Microwave

• Blender

What is the term for objects that do not attract to a magnet?

• Repelling objects

• Magnetic objects

• Non-magnetic objects

• Neutral objects

What must be true for two magnets to attract each other?

• Both must have the same pole

• Both must be non-magnetic

• One must have a north pole and the other a south pole

• One must be larger

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