Name: ________________________________ Number: __________ Date: ________________________ Magnets!

Multiple Choice Circle the best answer

Section A

1. Magnets can attract: a: iron and plastic c: iron, steel, nickel, and cobalt b: aluminum and copper d: iron and aluminum

2. The area around the magnet is called the _________________________. a: force field c:gravity region b: compass rose d: magnetic field

3. The two ends of a bar magnet are called: a: poles c: areas b: directions d: points

4. Which of these items is magnetic?

a: shoe

b: button

c: slide

d: nails

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5. Which of these items is nonmagnetic?

a: paper clip

b: leaf

c: screw

d: brad

6. Repel means to ___________. a: pull together c: push away b: break d: stick together

7. Attract means to ______________. a: pull together c: push away 8. Where are the magnets the strongest? a: at the poles c: in the middle b: nowhere. Magnets are weak d: Only on the N pole b: break d: push apart

Section B

9. The earth acts like a gigantic ________________. a: ball c: toy b: magnet d: paper clip

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10. Which of these objects uses a magnet?

a: paper clip

b: thermometer

c: map

d: compass

11. Look at the picture. What would happen if we took the paper clips away?

a: The paper clips would stick to the paper clips.

b: The paper clips would stay on the magnet.

c: The paper would fall to the floor.

d: The paper would stay on the magnet

Yes/No Read each question or statement. Circle yes or no. 12. Will a magnet attract a plastic water bottle? Yes No

13. Magnets can have different shapes and sizes. Yes No

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Short Answer Look at the picture. Circle attract or repel. 14. 15.

Attract 16.

Repel 17.

Attract

Repel

Attract

Repel

Attract

Repel

18. Write one way a magnet is useful for everyday life.