Magnets

Magnets have only one pole, either north or south.

• True

• False

Like poles of magnets attract each other.

• True

• False

The magnetic field lines outside a magnet always point from north to south.

• True

• False

The magnetic field is strongest at the poles of a magnet.

• True

• False

What happens when a bar magnet is cut into two equal halves?

• Each half becomes a weaker magnet.

• Each half becomes a new magnet with two poles.

• The pieces lose their magnetic properties.

• The magnetic strength of each half remains the same.

What happens when opposite poles of two magnets are brought close together?

• They repel each other

• They attract each other

• They exhibit no interaction

• Their behavior depends on the size of the magnets

What is the purpose of a magnetic compass?

• To generate electricity

• To align with the Earth's magnetic field

• To attract other magnets

• To repel magnetic materials

How does the strength of the magnetic field change as you move away from a magnet?

• Increases

• Decreases

• Remains constant

• Fluctuates randomly