REVIEW Unit 2 Flashcard REVIEW

Front

Which metal is NOT magnetic?

Back

Copper is not magnetic.

Front

What materials does a magnet attract?

Back

Magnets attract iron, nickel, and cobalt.

Front

What direction is indicated by the number 7?

Back

Northwest.

Front

How many poles do all magnets have?

Back

All magnets have two poles.

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field, attracting certain materials.

Front

What are the two types of magnets?

Back

The two types of magnets are permanent magnets and temporary magnets.

Front

What is the magnetic field?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between a magnetic and non-magnetic material?

Back

Magnetic materials can be attracted by magnets, while non-magnetic materials cannot.

Front

What is the North Pole of a magnet?

Back

The North Pole of a magnet is the end that points towards the Earth's North when freely suspended.

Front

What is the South Pole of a magnet?

Back

The South Pole of a magnet is the end that points towards the Earth's South when freely suspended.