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Magnetism 5th Grade

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a magnet?

a)

the end of a magnet; it is where the magnet is strongest

b)

any material that attracts iron and other materials that contain iron, nickel, or colbalt.

c)

the attraction or repulsion of magnetic materials

d)

None Above

2.

What is an magnetic pole?

a)

the end of a magnet; it is where the magnet is strongest

b)

the attraction and repulsion of magnetic materials

c)

None Above

d)

any material that attracts iron and other materials that contain iron, nickel, or colbalt.

3.

True or False? A Temporary Magnet is like a Permanent Magnet.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

What is compass?

a)

a device that has a magnetized needle that can spin freely

b)

any material that attracts iron and other materials that contain iron, nickel, or colbalt.

c)

a magnet made from a material that easily loses its magnetism.

d)

None Above

5.

True or False? Attract means the ends of a two different magnets push away from each other.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

What does repel mean

a)

the ends of a two different magnets are pulled towards each other

b)

the ends of a two different magnets push away from each other

c)

a magnet made from a material that easily loses its magnetism

d)

None Above

7.

A Permanent Magnet is ________

a)

a magnet made from a material that easily loses its magnetism

b)

a magnet made from a material that keeps its magnetism for a long time

c)

Iron

d)

None Above

8.

(Select all that apply) What examples are magnets

a)

Iron

b)

Nickel

c)

Paperclip

d)

None Above

9.

What is an Magnetic Field?

a)

the attraction or repulsion of magnetic materials

b)

the area of magnetic force around a magnet

c)

a magnet made from a material that easily loses its magnetism

d)

None Above

10.

What is an example of a Temporary Magnet ?

a)

Paperclip

b)

Iron

c)

Colbalt

d)

None Above

11.

What is an Electromagnet?

a)

a magnet made from a material that easily loses its magnetism

b)

a magnet made from a material that keeps its magnetism for a long time

c)

a device that has a magnetized needle that can spin freely

d)

None Above

12.

(Select all that apply) What is some examples of an Electromagnet.

a)

Doorbell

b)

Toaster

c)

Car

d)

Compass