Magnetism Flashcards
1
Q
What 3 metals are attracted to magnets?
A
Iron, Cobalt, Nickel
2
Q
What is a magnet?
A
An object or material that can attract other magnetic objects or materials.
3
Q
What are the 2 poles of a magnet?
A
North and South
4
Q
Do 2 North poles attract or repel each other?
A
Repel
5
Q
Do North and a South poles attract or repel each other?
A
Attract
6
Q
Do 2 South Poles attract or repel each other?
A
Repel
7
Q
True or False? The poles of a bar magnet are at the ends
A
True
8
Q
T or F? The Earth has a north magnetic pole at its north pole
A
False, the North pole of the Earth is actually a South Magnetic pole.
9
Q
What is an electromagnet?
A
A magnet that uses electricity to quickly turn on and off the magnetism of the magnet
10
Q
How do you make an electromagnet?
A
By coiling a wire around a magnet.
