Magnet Quiz

What is a magnet?

• A tool for measuring distance

• A device that generates electricity

• A material that can attract certain metals

• A type of electronic gadget

Which materials can be attracted by a magnet?

• Iron and steel

• Wood and plastic

• Bamboo and paper

• Glass and rubber

What are the two poles of a magnet called?

• Positive and Negative

• East and West

• Front and Back

• North and South

What happens when two magnets with the same poles are brought close together?

• They attract each other

• They repel each other

• They stick together

• They break apart

What is the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt called?

• Magnetic field

• Magnetic zone

• Magnetic area

• Magnetic space

Which of the following is NOT a type of magnet mentioned?

• Spherical magnet

• Bar magnet

• Ring magnet

• U-shaped magnet

What is one common use of magnets in everyday life?

• Storing data

• Cooking food

• Navigating directions with a compass

• Cleaning surfaces

What is the first step in making a simple magnet?

• Attach a battery

• Wrap copper wire around a nail

• Use a magnet to attract metal

• Connect to a power source

What type of objects can magnets NOT attract?

• Iron objects

• Plastic items

• Batteries

• Steel objects

What is the symbol for the North pole of a magnet?

• S

• E

• W

• N