Magnetism Quiz

What materials are attracted to magnets?

• All materials

• Non-metallic materials

• Magnetic materials

• Alloys

What did the Ancient Greeks discover about lodestone?

• It repels iron pieces.

• It contains iron oxide.

• It attracts small pieces of iron.

• It is a non-magnetic mineral.

What happens when a piece of magnetic material is magnetized?

• Domains point in different directions.

• Domains align.

• Domains disappear.

• Domains reverse polarity.

What is the strip on credit cards made of?

• Iron oxide

• Lodestone

• Magnetic plastic

• Steel

What do the poles of magnets attract or repel?

• Magnetic materials

• Non-magnetic materials

• Each other

• Elements

What is the strip on credit cards used for?

• Attracting iron pieces

• Storing information

• Making them magnetic

• Levitating on materials

What is lodestone also known as?

• Iron ore

• Magnetite

• Cobaltite

• Nickelite

What is the main component of steel that makes it magnetic?

• Nickel

• Iron

• Cobalt

• Oxygen

Every magnet has:

• One pole

• Two poles

• Three poles

• Four poles

Scientists can make magnets that float or levitate on some materials due to:

• Repulsion

• Attraction

• Magnetic domains

• Magnetic materials