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Magnets Vocab

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A magnetic material that can be turned into a magnet.

(a)  

2.

Any material that attracts iron or materials containing iron.

(a)  

3.

Match the definition to the correct vocab word.

a)

The force of attraction or repulsion by moving or spinning charges.

1.

magnetic force

b)

One of two points, such as the end of a magnet, that has opposing magnetic qualities.

2.

magnetic pole

c)

Materials that can be made into magnets temporarily.

3.

temporary magnet

d)

A region where a magnetic force can be detected.

4.

magnetic field

4.

What is an electromagnet?

a)

The interaction between electricity and magnetism.

b)

A coil of wire with an electric current in it.

c)

A coil that has a soft core and that acts as a magnet when an electric current is in the coil.

d)

Materials that can be made into magnets temporarily.

5.

What is a solenoid?

a)

Material that can be made into magnets temporarily.

b)

A coil that has a soft iron core and that acts as a magnet when an electric current is in the coil.

c)

The interaction between electricity and magnetism.

d)

A coil of wire with an electric current in it.

6.

The interaction between electricity and magnetism is known as ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
electromagnetism.
electromagnet.
solenoid.
magnetic pole.
7.

Iron, Nickel and cobalt are all __________________ materials

a)

Shiny

b)

poles

c)

magnetic

d)

cold

8.

Which of the following items cannot be magnetised

a)

Iron Bolt

b)

Plastic Pipe

c)

Nickel Block

9.
Any material that attracts iron or materials containing iron
a)
A. electric generator
b)
B. solenoid
c)
C. magnet
d)
D. magnetic force