Magnetic Fields

Front

Rules about Magnets: Magnets attract some metals.

Back

True

Front

Rules about Magnets: Magnets repel wood.

Back

False

Front

A magnet must be touching an object to repel it.

Back

False

Front

Rules about Magnets: Magnets can move other objects from a distance.

Back

True

Front

Rules about Magnets: Magnets can attract or repel other magnets.

Back

True

Front

Can a magnet's strength be determined by its size and construction?

Back

True

Front

The diagram shows a negatively charged balloon. When the charged balloon is brought near some pieces of paper, the papers are attracted to the balloon. Which describes the charging of the pieces of paper?

Back

Positive

Front

A balloon has a negative charge. A glass rod has a positive charge. What will happen when the glass rod is brought near the balloon?

Back

The balloon will be attracted to the rod.

Front

The letters N and S show the magnetic poles. Francisco is holding two magnets close to each other. What will happen when he lets go?

Back

The magnets will move away from each other because the magnetic force will push the magnets apart.

Front

The letters N and S show the magnetic poles. Jerome puts two magnetic vehicles very close to each other. What will happen next, and why?

Back

The magnetic vehicles will move away from each other because the magnetic force will push the vehicles apart.