Understanding Magnetism

What is the force that causes a magnet to attract iron filings?

• Gravity

• Friction

• Magnetism

• Electricity

Which of the following materials is NOT attracted to a magnet?

• Iron

• Plastic

• Nickel

• Cobalt

Which of these objects would a magnet most likely attract?

• A wooden spoon

• A steel fork

• A plastic cup

• A glass bottle

Which of the following metals is NOT typically magnetic?

• Nickel

• Cobalt

• Copper

• Iron

What is the term for objects that are not attracted to magnets?

• Magnetic objects

• Non-magnetic objects

• Neutral objects

• Repelling objects

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

• They repel each other

• They become neutral

• They lose their magnetism

• They attract each other

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

• Gravitational field

• Magnetic field

• Electric field

• Thermal field

If you cut a magnet in half, what happens to its poles?

• Each half has only one pole

• Each half becomes a new magnet with both poles

• Each half becomes non-magnetic

• Each half loses its magnetism

Which of the following is a real-life application of magnets?

• Painting

• Cooking

• Refrigerator doors

• Gardening

What is the main reason a compass needle points north?

• It is attracted to the sun

• It is attracted to the stars

• It is attracted to the Earth's magnetic field

• It is attracted to the moon