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Use of Magnets

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a magnet?

a)

A magnet is a rock or a piece of metal that can pull certain metals toward itself.

b)

A magnet is a plastic that can pull certain metals toward itself.

2.

Which one of these following materials that people usually use when they need to find direction during hiking?

a)

Compass

b)

Handbag

c)

Button magnet

3.

What is the function of a magnetic stripe on a credit card?

a)

Magnetic stripe is used to scan information.

b)

Magnetic stripe is used to store information.

4.

Which of the following objects contain a magnet?

a)
b)
c)
5.

Which of the following materials contain a magnet?

a)
b)
6.

State one material that also uses a magnet?

(a)  

7.

What are non-magnetic materials?

a)

Non-magnetic materials are materials which are not attracted by magnets.

b)

Non-magnetic materials are materials which are slightly attracted by magnets.

8.

These materials use a magnet. What is the name of these particular materials?

(a)  

9.

Which of these following materials are not attracted to magnets?

a)
b)
c)
10.

Which of the following are ways we use magnets at home? Select all that apply.

a)

hold things to refrigerator

b)

pick up nails

c)

pick up paperclips

d)

to find pennies

11.

What is a compass used for?

a)

to produce an area of magnetic force

b)

to attract objects made of metal

c)

to help people find their way

12.
Why does a compass needle point north?
a)
The compass is a bar magnet
b)
Because north is up
c)
Because it's magic
d)
It lines up with the Earth's magnetic field
13.

Which of the following uses magnets?

a)

Purse clasps

b)

Teddy bear

c)

Mirror

d)

Socks

14.

How is magnet used in the picture?

a)

hold objects

b)

show direction

c)

produces movements

d)

lift heavy objects

15.

What is the use of magnet in the picture?

a)

lift heavy objects

b)

store information

c)

show direction

d)

hold objects

16.

Which of the following transportation vehicles uses magnets?

a)
b)
c)
d)