Magnets Review
What is the space in which a magnet can work called? Answer: magnetic field
Answer: iron and steel; aluminum, copper, silver, gold Name 2 metals a magnet can attract. Name 2 metals a magnet doesn’t attract. Answer: iron and steel; aluminum, copper, silver, gold
What is a magnetized needle that is free to turn called? Answer: compass
Magnetism is a type of ____________. Answer: force
How can you make a magnet. What type of magnet will it be How can you make a magnet? What type of magnet will it be? Think about the experiment we did in class. Answer: rub (stroke) a magnet against a nail and it will be a temporary magnet
What are patterns that show the size and shape of a magnetic field called? Answer: lines of force
Answer: box to the left is repelling, box to the right is attracting Which box is an example of magnets attracting and which box is an example of repelling? Answer: box to the left is repelling, box to the right is attracting
Name a rock that is naturally magnetic. Answer: lodestone; made of magnetite
A magnet’s property of attracting iron or steel is called? Answer: magnetism
A north pole will ______________ another north pole. Answer: repel
Why is Earth considered a magnet? Answer: Earth’s inner core is iron causing the Earth to have a magnetic north pole and a magnetic south pole.
Do all magnets have the same strength? Explain why or why not. Answer: No, some are temporary and some are permanent. The are different sizes and strengths. Also, magnets weaken with age.