Forces and Magnets

A force is a ...

• push

• pull

• None of the above

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

A force can't make something move.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Magnetic force is a non-contact force, which means that it acts without coming in contact with the object.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Magnets attract types of metals such as...

• iron and steel

• aluminium, wood and plastic

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Machines and devices make use of magnets.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

A magnet has ________ poles.

• four

• three

• no

• two

Which part of the magnet is the strongest?

• centre

• poles

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

The North Pole of a magnet will _______________ the South Pole of another magnet.

• attract

• repel

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NGSS.3-PS2-3

The Earth is a giant magnet with two poles, north and south pole. Which object uses this to find directions?

• a magnifying glass

• a ruler

• a compass

The needle of a compass always points in _________ direction.

• South

• North

• East

• West