P3 Characteristics of Magnets

Which material is magnetic?

• copper

• wood

• iron

• plastic

Magnetism is a type of ____________

• force

• energy

When two magnets attract, they ______________

• push apart

• pull together

The force of magnetism is stronger when magnets are ________________ .

• bar shape

• nearer together

• bigger in size

• further apart

Which object is magnetic?

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True or False: All metals can be attracted by a magnet.

• True

• False

Which object will be attracted by a magnet?

• paper

• needle

• toothpick

• comb

The further two magnets are apart, the __________________ the force of magnetism.

• stronger

• weaker

Which item is attracted to a magnet?

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A magnet will pick up a nail, but not a coin because the nail ______________________ .

• has rust on it.

• is lighter than the coin.

• has a sharp point.

• contains iron.