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Magnets
Key Concepts of Magnets (reassessment)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| _______________ is a magnet's ability to attract metal. | magnetism |
| True or False? The 2 poles of a magnet are the north and south poles. | true |
| What kind of magnet keeps its magnetism for a long period of time? | permanent magnet |
| True or False? Paper clips are attracted to magnets. | true |
| What are the ends of a magnet called? | poles |
| What will happen when 2 like poles of a magnet are put together? | They will repel. |
| True or False? Iron nails are attracted to magnets. | true |
| The space around a magnet where the force can be felt is called the __________________________. | magnetic field |
| _________________ is when 2 magnets pull toward each other. | Attract |
| A ______________ is an object that can attract or repel other objects. | magnet |
| A ________________ magnet loses magnetism after a short period of time. | temporary |
| The force of a magnet is the strongest at the _________. | poles |
| True or False? Nickel will attract to a magnet. | true |
| When opposite ends of 2 magnets are close together what will happen? | They will attract. |
| When you rub a permanent magnet along a nonmagnetic item that contains iron what will happen? | The nonmagnetic item becomes a temporary magnet. |
| True or False? Iron and steel are metals that attract a magnet. | true |
| What is the largest magnet? | Earth |
| True or False? A silver bracelet would NOT be attracted to a magnet. | true |
| If an object moves away from a magnet, then it is _______________ the magnet. | repelling |
| An object pushes or pulls objects made of _________. | iron |