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Magnets
Key Concepts of Magnets (reassessment)
Question | Answer |
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_______________ 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 |