Magnets

What is a magnet?

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

• A magnet is a device used to measure temperature.

• A magnet is a type of electrical circuit.

• A magnet is a tool for cutting materials.

What is a magnetic field?

• A magnetic field is the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.

• A magnetic field is a type of energy that can be seen with the naked eye.

• A magnetic field is the space where electric currents are generated.

• A magnetic field is a phenomenon that occurs only in outer space.

True or False: All metals stick to magnets.

• True

• False

• Only ferromagnetic metals stick to magnets

• Some metals are attracted to magnets

Can magnets attract objects from a distance?

• No, magnets can only attract objects that are in direct contact.

• Yes, some forces, including magnetism, can cause objects to move from a distance.

• Only certain types of magnets can attract objects from a distance.

• Magnets can only attract metallic objects, not from a distance.

What happens when you cut a magnet in half?

• You create two smaller magnets, each with a north and south pole.

• You create two separate pieces of metal with no magnetic properties.

• You destroy the magnet completely, leaving no pieces behind.

• You create a larger magnet with a stronger magnetic field.

What is the opposite of magnetism?

• Electricity

• Gravity

• Nonmagnetic materials do not respond to magnets.

• Friction

What is magnetism?

• Magnetism is a type of force that can attract or repel certain materials.

• Magnetism is the ability of a material to conduct electricity.

• Magnetism is a phenomenon that occurs only in metals.

• Magnetism is a type of energy that can be converted into heat.

What materials are attracted to magnets?

• Copper, Zinc, and Lead

• Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt

• Aluminum, Silver, and Gold

• Plastic, Wood, and Glass

What is the north pole of a magnet?

• The part of the magnet that points towards the Earth's North when allowed to move freely.

• The part of the magnet that repels other magnets.

• The part of the magnet that attracts iron filings.

• The part of the magnet that is always fixed in one position.

How do magnets work?

• Magnets work by creating a magnetic field that attracts or repels certain materials.

• Magnets work by generating heat that causes attraction to metals.

• Magnets work by emitting light that draws in nearby objects.

• Magnets work by creating a vacuum that pulls materials closer.