Magnetism Quiz

What is the force that attracts iron and some other materials?

• Gravity

• Friction

• Magnetism

• Electricity

Which materials are commonly used to make magnets?

• Aluminum, Zinc, and Lead

• Plastic, Wood, and Glass

• Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt

• Gold, Silver, and Copper

What are the two poles of a magnet called?

• Front and Back

• Up and Down

• North and South

• East and West

What happens when two north poles of magnets are brought close together?

• They attract each other

• They repel each other

• They stick together

• They create electricity

What is a magnetic field?

• The area around a magnet where magnetic force can be felt

• The weight of a magnet

• The color of a magnet

• The shape of a magnet

What do we call the lines that show the magnetic field?

• Force lines

• Attraction lines

• Magnetic lines

• Field lines

What is a permanent magnet?

• A magnet that loses its magnetism quickly

• A magnet that retains its magnetism after the magnetizing force is removed

• A magnet that can only be used temporarily

• A magnet that is made of plastic

What are magnetic domains?

• The shape of a magnet

• Regions where atoms behave like tiny magnets

• The outer layer of a magnet

• The color of a magnet

What is an electromagnet?

• A magnet created by electric current

• A magnet that is always weak

• A magnet made from a piece of wood

• A magnet that cannot attract anything

What happens to the magnetic force when the field lines are close together?

• The force becomes electric

• The force is weak

• The force is strong

• The force disappears