Magnetism Quiz

What are the two types of magnets?

• north and south magnets

• iron and steel magnets

• permanent magnets and electromagnets

• positive and negative magnets

Name a material that is attracted to magnets.

• iron

• glass

• plastic

• wood

What are the two ends of a magnet called?

• top pole and bottom pole

• north pole and south pole

• positive pole and negative pole

• left pole and right pole

What is a magnetic field?

• A magnetic field is a region in space where sound waves can be detected.

• A magnetic field is a region in space where a magnetic force can be detected.

• A magnetic field is a region in space where electric charge can be detected.

• A magnetic field is a region in space where gravity can be detected.

What is the force that attracts or repels objects in a magnetic field called?

• magnetic attraction

• electromagnetic force

• gravitational force

• magnetic force

True or False: Magnets can attract objects without touching them.

• False

• Only if the object is made of metal

• Only if the object is magnetic

• True

What happens when you break a magnet into two pieces?

• The magnet loses its magnetic properties.

• The two pieces repel each other.

• The two pieces attract each other.

• Each piece becomes a separate magnet with its own north and south poles.

What is the shape of a magnetic field around a bar magnet?

• straight lines

• concentric circles

• squares

• triangles

What is the unit used to measure magnetic force?

• newton

• volt

• tesla

• ampere

True or False: All metals are magnetic.

• Sometimes

• Only iron is magnetic

• False

• True