Magnetism

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What happens when a north pole and a south pole of magnets are brought together?

Back

They attract each other.

Front

What are materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt classified as?

Back

Magnetic materials.

Front

Which metals are attracted to magnets?

Back

Iron, nickel, and cobalt.

Front

What do magnetism and gravity have in common?

Back

They both form fields and are non-contact forces.

Front

Which of the following materials is not magnetic: plastic, iron, cobalt, nickel?

Back

Plastic.

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

An object that produces a magnetic field and can attract or repel certain materials.

Front

What are the two poles of a magnet called?

Back

North pole and south pole.

Front

What is the magnetic field?

Back

The area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected.

Front

What is the principle of magnetism?

Back

Opposite poles attract, and like poles repel.

Front

Can magnets attract non-magnetic materials?

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No, magnets can only attract magnetic materials.