Glass (is / is not) attracted to a magnet.
Glass is not attracted to a magnet.
Two north poles will ______ each other.
repel
Will these magnets attract or repel each other? Why?
They will repel each other, because the poles are the same.
True or False? All materials are magnetic.
False. Not all materials are magnetic... But remember, magnetic materials are ALWAYS made of metal.
True or False? A magnetic force can work at a distance, this means it can work without touching magnetic material.
True! Magnets work at a distance, they can pull magnetic objects towards it.
These nails are made from iron. Will a magnet attract them?
Yes, a magnet will attract them because iron is a magnetic material.
Magnets (do / do not) attract plastic.
Magnets do not attract plastic.
True or False? The Earth has a magnetic field.
True! Because the Earth is a giant magnet, it has a magnetic field.
Do all magnets have the same strength, or are some magnets stronger than others?
Not all magnets have the same strength. There are special things we can do to make a magnet stronger.
Iron filings are (magnetic/non-magnetic).
Iron filings are magnetic.
When magnetic poles attract, they (push away from / pull towards) each other.
When magnetic poles attract, they pull towards each other.
Will these magnets attract or repel each other? Why?
They will attract each other, because the poles are opposite/unlike.
True or False? Magnets have to touch an object to make it move.
False. Magnets can attract or repel things at a distance.
Is steel a magnetic or non-magnetic material?
Steel is a magnetic material, because it is made from iron.
Magnets produce magnetic forces, these are _____ and _____ forces.
Magnets produce push and pull forces.
A north pole and a south pole will ______ each other.
attract
True or False? Some magnets are stronger than other magnets.
True! Magnets have different strengths. If the magnet in your fridge door was really strong, you wouldn't be able to open your fridge!!
Wood is a (magnetic/non-magnetic) material.
Wood is a non-magnetic material.