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Magnetism Vocabulary
Quiz
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Name metals that are attracted by a magnet. | iron, nickel, and cobalt |
| How do like poles of two magnets react to each other? | repel |
| What is a magnet's property of attracting certain materials called? | magnetism |
| How do the north and south poles of two magnets react to each other? | attract |
| What kind of magnet is made in a factory? | permanent |
| A naturally magnetic rock found at or near Earth's surface | lodestone |
| An object that attracts or pulls on certain materials, mainly iron and steel | magnet |
| The end of a magnet that points toward the south when the magnet moves freely | south pole |
| The space in which the force of a magnet can act | magnetic field |
| A device containing a magnetized needle that moves freely and is used to show direction | compass |
| The lines that form a pattern showing the size and shape of a magnetic force field | lines of force |
| A magnet's property of attracting certain materials | magnetism |
| What kind of magnet is a magnetized iron nail? | temporary |
| The end of a magnet that points toward the north when the magnet moves freely | north pole |