Magnets

Which is attracted to a magnet?

• metal

• graphite

• iron

• aluminum

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Which of the following objects could move a piece of iron without touching it?

• Magnet

• Spring scale

• Ruler

• Rubber band

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What force holds the metal paper clips to the top of the container?

• Gravity

• Heat

• Magnetism

• Melt

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What kind of objects will a magnet attract?

• plastic objects

• lead objects

• aluminum objects

• iron objects

Which is FALSE about magnets?

• Magnets can attract or repel.

• Magnets only have one pole

• Magnets attract objects made of iron.

• Magnets can pull through solids and liquids.

Why won’t a magnet attract a nail that is on the other side of the room?

• because the magnet’s magnetic field is not strong where the nail is

• because the magnet’s north pole is not facing the nail

• because the magnet repels objects that are far away

• because magnets do not attract iron objects

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What tool can be used to easily separate a mixture of iron and plastic paper clips?

• Beaker

• Strainer

• Balance

• Magnet

Answer TRUE OR FALSE:

A magnet is an object that is surrounded by a magnetic field.

• True

• False

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Answer TRUE or FALSE:

A magnet attracts iron and steel

• True

• False

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Select the correct option:

How many poles do magnets have?

• 1

• 2

• 3