MAGNETS

Front

Unlike (opposite) poles _____, like (same) poles _____

Back

attract, repel

Front

Which screws will be attracted by a magnet?

Back

iron and steel screws

Front

What is responsible for the Magnetic Field around Earth?

Back

The Earth's core

Front

Magnetism is a _________ force

Back

non-contact

Front

The needle of a compass always points _________________________

Back

North

Front

What materials are attracted to magnets?

Back

Iron, nickel, and cobalt

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts certain materials.

Front

What is the difference between a permanent magnet and a temporary magnet?

Back

Permanent magnets maintain their magnetism, while temporary magnets only exhibit magnetism when in a magnetic field.

Front

What is the magnetic field?

Back

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

Front

What happens when you cut a magnet in half?

Back

You create two smaller magnets, each with a north and south pole.