Magnets

This determines the type of pole a magnet has. There are two types: negative and positive.

• magnetic declination

• charge

• electromagnet

• magnet

The Earth is one big giant magnet.

• True

• False

Magnets not only pull things, but they can also push things away.

• True

• False

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What will happen when these magnets are brought close together?

• They will attract each other.

• They will repel each other.

• They will stay the same.

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When two magnets repel, they ________________

• change color
• pull together
• push apart
• get colder

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When two magnets attract, they ______________

• push apart
• change color
• get colder
• pull together

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Which of the following is not a non-magnetic materials?

• Glass

• Wood

• China ware

• Nickel

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What does the red end of a magnet always stand for?

• south

• east

• north

• west

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The area of magnetic force around a magnet is known as its _____________.

• magnetic field

• magnetic declination

• magnetic fan lines

• magnetic tan lines

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A ________ is a device that has a magnet on a needle that spins freely. It is used for navigation because its needle usually points north.

• calculator

• ruler

• compass

• map