Magnets and Magnetism

Front

What happens to the poles when a magnet is cut in half?

Back

Both halves get a North pole and a South pole.

Front

What happens to the magnetic force between two magnets as the distance between them increases?

Back

The force decreases.

Front

What type of field does the Earth produce?

Back

Magnetic field.

Front

What is the strength of the magnetic force when two magnets are close together?

Back

The magnetic force is strong.

Front

What can be observed by sprinkling iron filings in a magnetic field?

Back

The shape of a magnetic field.

Front

What are the two types of poles in a magnet?

Back

North pole and South pole.

Front

What is the effect of like poles (North-North or South-South) when brought close together?

Back

They repel each other.

Front

What is the effect of unlike poles (North-South) when brought close together?

Back

They attract each other.

Front

What is a magnetic field?

Back

A region around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected.

Front

What materials are attracted to magnets?

Back

Ferromagnetic materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt.