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Magnets

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 6mins

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1.

Jenny wants to classify some materials in the table shown. Which of the following material(s) is/are classified as metals that are magnetic? One or more answer(s) may be correct.

a)

paper

b)

steel

c)

aluminium

d)

leather

e)

iron

2.

In which one of the following will the 2 magnets repel each other?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

3.

When a magnet is suspended/ hung freely, it will rest in the _________________ direction.

a)

East-West

b)

North-South

c)

South-East

d)

North-West

4.

Which of the following statement is true if Jonas wants to make a nail into a magnet?

a)

Only bar magnets can be used.

b)

The nail can be made of only iron and aluminium.

c)

The nail must be stroked with the same end of a magnet many times in the same direction.

d)

Use only the south pole of the magnet to stroke the nail.

5.

Which of the following are ways to increase the magnetism of an electromagnet? One or more answer(s) may be correct.

a)

Increase the number of batteries

b)

Decrease the number of batteries

c)

Increase the number of coils

d)

Decrease the number of coils

e)

Use an aluminium nail

6.

Julia wants to test if object X is a magnet. What should she observe in order to conclude that object X is a magnet?

a)

Bring a magnet close to object X and observe if it attracts object X.

b)

Bring a magnet close to object X and observe if it repels object X.

c)

There is no change when a magnet is brought close to object X.

d)

Place object X in a container of water and observe if it floats or sinks.

7.

All metals can be attracted by magnets. True or false?

a)

True

b)

False