Magnets (1st Grade)

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How many poles does a magnet have?

Back

A magnet has 2 poles: a north pole and a south pole.

Front

What materials are attracted to magnets?

Back

Materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt are attracted to magnets.

Front

What does it mean to attract?

Back

To attract means to pull something closer, like how a magnet pulls metal objects.

Front

What does it mean to repel?

Back

To repel means to push something away, like how the same poles of two magnets push away from each other.

Front

What is a north pole of a magnet?

Back

The north pole of a magnet is the end that points towards the Earth's North when allowed to move freely.

Front

What is a south pole of a magnet?

Back

The south pole of a magnet is the end that points towards the Earth's South when allowed to move freely.

Front

What happens when you bring two north poles of magnets together?

Back

They repel each other and push away.

Front

What happens when you bring a north pole and a south pole of magnets together?

Back

They attract each other and pull closer.

Front

Can magnets work through other materials?

Back

Yes, magnets can attract metal objects through some materials, like paper or plastic.

Front

What is a magnetic field?

Back

A magnetic field is the area around a magnet where it can attract or repel other magnets or magnetic materials.