T3L2 Quiz*

What types of material attract a magnet?

• Materials that are shiny

• Materials that contain iron

• Materials made of plastic

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

• They stick together.

• They push away from each other.

• They lose their magnetism.

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Where is a magnet the strongest?

• In the middle of the magnet

• At the ends of the magnet

• It’s the same strength everywhere

What would happen if you cut a bar magnet in half?

• Each piece would have a north and south pole.

• Only the larger piece would still work.

• Both pieces would lose their magnetism.

Why do magnets stick to a refrigerator door?

• The door is made of a material with iron in it.

• The door is very cold.

• The door is shiny.

What does a compass use to show direction?

• Earth’s magnetic field

• The Sun’s heat

• Gravity

Which of these materials can block a magnetic field?

• A piece of wood

• None of the options provided can block a magnetic field.

How can you make an electromagnet stronger?

• Add more coils of wire around it.

• Use less electricity.

• Make the wire shorter.

What happens to the magnetic field as you move farther from a magnet?

• It gets weaker.

• It gets stronger.

• It stays the same.

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Which of these will a magnet attract?

• A steel nail

• A wooden stick

• A glass jar

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