Magnets, Magnetism, and Electromagnetism

What is magnetism?

• A type of meta

• A force that can push or pull objects

• A type of gravity

• A type of electricity

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What kind of objects can a magnet attract?

• Objects made of plastic

• Objects made of wood

• Objects made of iron or steel

• Objects made os glass

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What is the area around a magnet where its magnetic force can act called?

• A magnetic field

• An electric field

• A force field

• A steel field

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What are the two ends of a magnet called?

• Poles

• Paper clips

• Steel

• Electricity

What happens when you bring two magnets with opposite poles (N to S) near each other?

• They repel each other

• They don't do anything

• They create a electric current

• They attract each other

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What is an electromagnet?

• A magnet made of plastic

• A magnet created using electricity

• A magnet made of wood

• A magnet made of glass

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Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• Steel and iron are NOT attracted to a magnet.

• The poles are the regions of a magnet where it produces strong magnetic forces.

• The magnetic poles are called the east pole and the west pole.

• Magnets are made of wood and glass.

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Electromagnets are often used in _____ to lift heavy objects, such as automobiles.

• classrooms

• junkyards

• homes

• grocery stores

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What are the TWO poles of a magnet called? Select TWO answers.

• North pole

• End pole

• Electric pole

• South pole