Magnets Flashcards
The weakest part of a magnet is…
The middle
True or false?
Magnets come in different sizes, shapes, and strengths.
True
Magnets can be found in __________ or made by humans.
nature
Name 5 things magnetism can pass through
paper, glass, sand, water, cloth, foil
How can you make other metals magnetic?
Rubbing them against a magnet
an object that will pick up or attract smaller pieces of iron, steel, cobalt, or nickel and has a magnetic field around it
a magnet
the ends of a magnet, one pole is North and one pole is South
magnetic poles
to pull together
attract
to push apart
repel
How is a compass magnetic?
A compass aligns with the Earth’s magnetic field and always points north
Name 4 things a magnet will attract
paperclip nail screw other magnets spoon
What are some ways magnets are used everyday?
refrigerator magnets
can openers
paper clip holder
magnetic screwdriver
Name 4 kinds of magnets
bar magnet horseshoe magnet refrigerator magnet ring magnet magnetic want
The strongest parts of a magnet are its…
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