Magnets

Question 1

What are the 4 magnetic materials?

Answer 1

Nickel
Cobalt
Iron
Steel

Question 2

The direction of the field is important. Where does it always point?

Answer 2

Away from the north

Towards the south

Question 3

What are the rules of magnetism?

Answer 3

Opposite poles attract

Like poles repel

Question 4

How is an electromagnet made?

Answer 4

Wrap an insulated wire around an iron nail in coils: Makes a solenoid
Connect leads to each end.
Plug them into a power supply.
Turn on current.
To increase voltage you can increase the current or add more coils.
To test see how many paper clips are picked up.