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

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

• a magnetic pole

• a magnetic field line

• a domain

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

• the magnetic domain

• the magnetic field

• the magnetic pole

• the magnetic force

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

• a strong magnet

• a temporary magnet

• a permanent magnet

• an electromagnet

Which item would the magnetic domains be the most unaligned?

• glass jar

• steel nail

• bar magnet

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Which item would have the most aligned domains?

• a pencil eraser

• an iron railing

• an aluminum can

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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

The space in which the magnetic effects exists is called

• the magnetic field

• the magnetic equator

• the magnetic material

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Paper clips and staples are attracted to magnets because paper clips and staples are

• permanent magnets

• temporary magnets

• magnetic materials

• magnetic domains

What are the two magnetic forces?

• attraction

• equilibrium

• magnetic acceleration

• repulsion

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