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Objects that are attracted to each other are called
Nonmagnetic objects
Metal
Magnetic Objects
Electric Objects
If you put a magnet with two of the same poles near each other, they...
attract (move closer)
repel (move away)
If you put a magnet with two different poles together, they...
repel (move away)
attract (move closer)
What is this magnet called?
bar magnet
horseshoe magnet
donut magnet
Magnets can pull on things without touching them.
True
False
When iron touches a magnet, it becomes a magnet too.
True
False
What is the area of magnetic influence around a magnet?
gravitational pull
magnetic field
electric force
compass
What type of magnet exhibits magnetic properties all the time?
paperclip
temporary magnet
string
permanent magnet
A compass is
a magnet that is free to move and always points east.
not a magnet.
a magnet that is free to move and always points north.
a magnet that does not move.
The only things that stick to a magnet are:
iron, cobalt, and nickel.
iron and cobalt.
cobalt and nickel.
iron and nickel.
Every magnet has a:
point.
north pole only.
north pole and a south pole.
south pole only.
In order for two magnets to pull together or attract, their poles must be:
lined up.
opposite.
the same.
sticky.
A compass always points toward:
south.
magnetic south.
east.
magnetic north.
The Earth is a large magnet.
True
False
The Earth’s magnetic field is weakest at the north and south pole.
True
False
All planets have magnetic fields.
True
False
Some planets have magnetic fields that are stronger than the Earth’s magnetic fields.
True
False
The three magnetic elements are iron, nickel and cobalt.
True
False
When a bar magnet with two poles is cut in half, each half has only one pole – either north or south.
True
False
A magnet is made from iron in which all the electrons are spinning in the direction.
True
False
Which of the following does NOT incorporate a magnet?
Telephone
Bankcard
Video tapes
Sewing machine
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