Magnets & Static Electricity

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

A magnet is an object that can attract certain metals, like iron and nickel.

Front

What materials can stick to a magnet?

Back

Some metals, such as iron, nickel, and cobalt, can stick to a magnet.

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

Static electricity is the build-up of electric charge on the surface of objects.

Front

What happens when you rub a balloon on your hair?

Back

The balloon becomes charged and can attract or repel other objects.

Front

What is an electromagnet?

Back

An electromagnet is a type of magnet that is created by electric current.

Front

What is a neodymium magnet?

Back

A neodymium magnet is a very strong type of permanent magnet made from an alloy of neodymium, iron, and boron.

Front

What happens to objects with the same electric charge?

Back

Objects with the same electric charge repel each other.

Front

What happens to objects with opposite electric charges?

Back

Objects with opposite electric charges attract each other.

Front

What is the Van de Graaff generator used for?

Back

The Van de Graaff generator is used to create static electricity and demonstrate electric charge.

Front

What is aluminum?

Back

Aluminum is a lightweight metal that does not stick to magnets.