Chapter 10 Fun With Magnets Flashcards
1
Q
Name some examples of magnets in real life.
A
Pin holder
stickers
pencil boxes
fridge
oven
cupboards etc
2
Q
Who invented the magnet?
A
A Shepherd named Magnes, who lived in ancient Greece invented magnets.
3
Q
What is the name of the first natural magnet?
A
Magnetite
4
Q
The place where magnetite was discovered.
A
Greece
5
Q
Name some different shaped magnets…
A
Bar magnet
Horse-shoe magnet cylindrical magnet
Ball-ended magnet
6
Q
Name two types of magnet..
A
•Artificial magnet •natural magnet
7
Q
What is an artificial magnet?
A
Man-made magnets are called artificial magnet.
8
Q
What is the main property of magnet?
A
Like poles repel and unlike Poles attract.
9
Q
How can we attract and repel magnets
A
N-N=Repulsion
N-S=Attraction
S-N=Attraction
S-S=Repulsion
