Science - Magnetism Flashcards
What do opposite poles of a magnet do?
Opposite poles ATTRACT.
What are the poles of a magnet called?
north and south
Do magnets stick to coins?
No. Coins are not magnetic.
What do magnets stick to?
Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt
Where is a magnet’s magnetic field the strongest?
at the poles of the magnet
How does a compass work?
A compass uses Earth’s magnetic poles to show directions.
How does the Earth act as an enormous magnet?
It has a north and south magnetic pole.
What do like poles of a magnet do?
Like poles REPEL.
True or False: The greater the distance between two magnets, the stronger the force.
FALSE: The greater the distance apart, the weaker the force between the magnets.
A region of magnetic force surrounding a magnet is called: a. magnetic poles b. magnetic field c. horseshoe magnet d. repelling magnets
b. magnetic field
Which set of bar magnets will be attracted?
b.
TRUE OR FALSE: As shown, these magnets will repel each other.
False
