Magnets

A few materials are magnetic, but most are not. If an object is attracted to a magnet, what is the object made of?

• cardboard

• metal

• plastic

• wood

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Paper clips are attracted to magnets. What property of paper clips does this illustrate?

• physical property

• chemical property

• geological property

• biological property

Treasure needs to bring an example of a magnetic object to class. She considers a few items around her house. Which of the following will she decide is attracted to a magnet?

• gold ring

• iron nail

• glass vase

• cotton T-shirt

A magnet can be made by wrapping wire into a coil and passing an electric current through it. What is the name for this type of magnet?

• compass

• generator

• bar magnet

• electromagnet

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Magnets generate an invisible region in which magnetic forces act. What is the name for this region around the magnet that can attract materials?

• bar

• cell

• field

• pole

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A magnet made with a battery is a(n) __________________.

• electromagnet

• pole

• field

• magnet

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The force that wraps around a magnet is a __________________.

• repel

• attract

• north

• field

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Two like poles _______________.

• south

• motor

• electromagnet

• repel

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The two poles are called _________________ and _________________.

• pole

• field

• north

• south

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Which objects can be magnetic?

• paper

• scissors

• iron key

• Earth

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