Magnetism

The area of a bar magnet where magnetism is the strongest.

• North pole

• South pole

• The middle of the magnet

• Both the North and South poles

The negatively charged particles within atoms that generates magnetism are _____.

• Protons

• Neutrons

• Electrons

• Nuclei

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If you break/cut a magnet in half, two magnets (each with a North and South pole) will be created.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a material that a magnet would attract?

• Plastic

• Wood

• Aluminum

• Iron

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The area that surrounds a magnet is called the _____.

• Magnetic field

• North and South poles

• Strong force

• Compass

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What happens if you put two magnets with two North poles together?

• They will attract

• They will repel

• Magnetism will be destroyed

• Nothing will happen

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Magnetism is a force that can't be seen; however, the effects of magnetism can be made visible.

• True

• False

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A compass works because its magnetic needle

• contains atoms

• contains charged particles

• repels magnets

• spins freely

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A magnet that keeps its magnetism for a long time is called a temporary magnet.

• True

• False

A magnet that uses electricity to generate magnetism is called a(n) _____.

• Bar magnet

• Electromagnet

• Perma-magnet

• Pole magnet