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Magnets - Comprehension Check #3

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

to pull objects toward one another

a)

attract

b)

repel

c)

system

d)

model

2.

to push objects away from each other

a)

attract

b)

repel

c)

system

d)

model

3.

a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole

a)

attract

b)

repel

c)

system

d)

model

4.

object, diagram or computer program, like the SIM, that makes something simpler or easier to see

a)

attract

b)

repel

c)

system

d)

model

5.

one of the two opposite ends of a magnet

a)

system

b)

magnetic pole

c)

magnetic field line

d)

magnetic field

6.

connects the opposite magnetic poles; north pole to south pole

a)

system

b)

magnetic pole

c)

magnetic field line

d)

magnetic field

7.

represents the strength and direction of the magnetic field

a)

system

b)

magnetic pole

c)

magnetic field line

d)

magnetic field

8.

the space around a magnet where magnetic forces can act on objects

a)

system

b)

magnetic pole

c)

magnetic field line

d)

magnetic field

9.

A magnetic force can attract and (a)   an object at a distance.

10.

A magnetic force can (a)   and repel an object at a distance.

11.

In a system of magnets, there is a repelling force with (a)   poles.

12.

In a system of magnets, there is an attracting force with (a)   poles.

13.

The direction of magnetic fields lines always travel from _____ pole to ______ pole.

(a)  

14.

Ramon puts two magnetic toy trains very close to each other on a track. What will happen next, and why?

a)

The trains will move closer to each other because the magnetic force will pull the trains together.

b)

The trains will not move because the magnets are not touching

c)

The trains will move away from each other because the magnetic force will push the trains apart.

d)

The trains will move away from each other because the magnets are not touching.

15.

Eli is holding two magnets close to each other. What will happen when he lets go?

a)

The magnets will not move because the magnets are not touching.

b)

The magnets will move closer to each other because the magnetic force will pull the magnets together.

c)

The magnets will move away from each other because the magnets are not touching.

d)

The magnets will move away from each other because the magnetic force will push the magnets apart.

16.

Based on the magnetic field line diagrams, what will happen next with these two sets of magnets?

a)

The magnets in Set 1 will repel, and the magnets in Set 2 will attract.

b)

The magnets in Set 1 will attract, and the magnets in Set 2 will repel.

c)

The magnets in Set 1 will not move, and the magnets in Set 2 will attract.

d)

In both sets, the magnets will attract.

17.

Based on the magnetic field line diagrams, what will happen next with these sets of magnets?

a)

The magnets in Set 1 will attract, and the magnets in Set 2 will repel.

b)

The magnets in Set 1 will attract, and the magnets in Set 2 will not move.

c)

The magnets in Set 1 will repel, and the magnets in Set 2 will attract.

d)

In both sets, the magnets will attract.