When you place two permanent magnets near each other, they will either attract or repel. If you push the North pole of one magnet toward the North pole of another magnet, what will they do?
What is repel?
Identify which of the following items is a magnetic object that would be attracted to a magnet: a plastic spoon, an iron nail, or a wooden pencil.
What is an iron nail?
How is an electromagnet different from a permanent magnet?
B Explanation: An electromagnet only works when electricity flows, meaning it can be turned on and off
An electromagnet only creates a magnetic field when electric current is flowing through its circuit.
True Explanation: This demonstrates the relationship between electricity and magnetism—the magnetic field is only active when the current is turned on
How can you turn a steel paperclip (a magnetic object) into a temporary magnet?
A Explanation: Rubbing a steel object with a permanent magnet turns it into a temporary magnet
A student builds an electromagnet using a battery, wire, switch, and iron nail. Closing the switch (allowing current to flow) attracts paperclips. Opening the switch drops them. What does this prove?
B Explanation: This demonstrates the relationship between electricity and magnetism—the flowing current creates a magnetic force