Exploring the Basics of Magnetism

Which of the following items does NOT require magnets to function?

• Refrigerator

• Car

• Television

• Book

What are the building blocks of all things?

• Molecules

• Atoms

• Cells

• Particles

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How are the atoms arranged in a magnet?

• Neatly aligned in the same direction

• Randomly

• In pairs

• In a circular pattern

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What happens when the atoms in an object are not aligned?

• The object attracts other objects

• The object repels other objects

• The object becomes magnetic

• The object is not magnetic

Which metals are attracted to a magnet's magnetic field?

• Gold, Silver, Copper

• Iron, Nickel, Cobalt

• Aluminum, Zinc, Lead

• Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium

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What happens when the North Pole of one magnet is placed next to the South Pole of another magnet?

• They create a spark

• They lose their magnetism

• They repel each other

• They attract and stick together

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What occurs when the North Pole of one magnet is placed next to the North Pole of another magnet?

• They attract each other

• They repel each other

• They become stronger

• They lose their magnetic properties

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What creates Earth's magnetic field?

• Its atmosphere

• Its water bodies

• Its iron core

• Its rotation

Why does a compass needle always point North?

• It is attracted to Earth's North Pole

• It is repelled by Earth's South Pole

• It is affected by Earth's gravity

• It is influenced by the sun

Who created the video on magnets?

• Magnet Masters

• Physics World

• Science Academy

• La Fontaine of Knowledge