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WorksheetsIMBERHORNE AQA P2b Magnetic poles and fields
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 22mins
The direction of a magnetic field line always points to which magnetic pole?
South pole
North pole
The area of magnetic force around a magnet is known as its _____________.
magnetic field
magnetic declination
magnetic fan lines
magnetic tan lines
A ________ is a device that has a magnet on a needle that spins freely. It is used for navigation because its needle usually points north.
calculator
ruler
compass
map
Magnetic field lines are closet together at the __________.
poles
lines
The Earth's geographic north pole is the magnetic north pole.
True
False
A compass behaves as it does because each needle acts as a(n) ___________.
Magnet
Guide
Are the magnetic field lines in the picture correct?
Yes, because they point from north to south.
No, because they point from north to south (they're supposed to go the other way).
Yes, because the North pole is on the left in all pictures.
No, because the North pole is on the left in all pictures (it's supposed to be on the right).
Induced magnets lose most or all of their magnetism once the permanent magnet is taken away.
True
False
Why are paper clips attracted to magnets?
They contain silver.
They contain aluminum
They are permanent magnets
They become induced magnets
Induced magnetism always causes a force of repulsion.
True
False
