Notes on Magnets and Magnetic Field

A group of atoms that has all like poles pointing in the same direction are called

• magnetic forces.

• magnetic fields.

• magnetic domains.

• magnetic poles.

The place on a magnet where the force it exerts is the strongest is called

• a magnetic pole.

• a magnetic field line.

• a magnetic domain.

• electromagnet.

What is the magnetic attraction or repulsion of a magnet called?

• the magnetic domain

• the magnetic field

• the magnetic pole

• the magnetic force

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Which type of magnet loses magnetism outside of a magnetic field?

• a strong magnet

• a temporary magnet

• a permanent magnet

• an electromagnet

Which type of magnet does not lose it's magnetic properties easily.

• a permanent magnet

• an electromagnet

• a temporary magnet

• a nail rubbed across the north pole of a magnet

Earth’s ______ protects Earth from charged particles from the Sun.

• magnetic field

• magnetic equator

• magnetic force

• magnetic pole

A north pole and a south pole will attract.

• True
• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3

If you put a magnet with two of the same poles near each other, they...

• attract (move closer)

• repel (move away)

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

If you put a magnet with two different poles together, they...

• repel (move away)

• attract (move closer)

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Which poles are attracted? 

• north and north
• south and south
• north and south