Magnets

Question 1

Permanent Magnet

Answer 1

Magnet that retains its magnetic effect for many years

Question 2

Temporary Magnet

Answer 2

Magnet that stays magnetic while it touches a permanent magnet, or one that is magnetic for a very short time

Question 3

Define some objects that attract to the magnet

Answer 3

Paper clips, scissors, screws, nuts, and bolts. Metals

Question 4

State the behavior’s of the like and unlike magnetic poles

Answer 4

Unlike poles of different magnets attract each other; like poles repel each other.

Question 5

Describe how magnetic fields are produced

Answer 5

Magnetic fields are produced by moving electric charges

Question 6

Describe the magnetic field around magnets

Answer 6

The magnetic field around the magnet act like the magnetic field around the earth

Question 7

Describe some uses of an electromagnet

Answer 7

Some electromagnet uses in the home include an electric fan, electric doorbell, induction cooker, magnetic locks