KS3 Magnetism

Front

Why will a magnet pick up a nail but not a penny?

Back

contains iron.

Front

Which is NOT a use of magnets? Options: Generating electricity, Holding cabinet doors closed, Sorting paper from plastic, Storing information on computer hard drives.

Back

Sorting paper from plastic

Front

The magnet's shown will

Back

attract

Front

The magnet's shown will

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repel

Front

Magnets attract things made of: copper, iron, wood, plastic

Back

iron

Front

All magnets have 2

Back

poles

Front

The two poles on a magnet are: north and east, north and west, south and north, south and west

Back

south and north

Front

What do the lines around this magnet represent?

Back

Magnetic Field

Front

Does the Earth have a magnetic field?

Back

True

Front

Why does Earth act like a giant magnet?

Back

Its center is made up mostly of iron.