Magnetism and Gravity

Front

What do the lines around a magnet represent?

Back

Magnetic Field

Front

Why does a baseball fall back down to the ground when thrown up?

Back

The force of gravity causes the ball to fall.

Front

What is defined as a push or pull?

Back

Force

Front

Do a north pole and a south pole attract?

Back

True

Front

Who is credited with the law of universal gravitation?

Back

Newton

Front

What is the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt?

Back

Magnetic Field

Front

What is the force that pulls objects toward each other?

Back

Gravity

Front

What happens to the gravitational force as objects move farther apart?

Back

It decreases.

Front

What is the term for the strength of a magnet?

Back

Magnetic Strength

Front

What happens when two north poles of magnets are brought close together?

Back

They repel each other.