Types of Magnets
What is the name of a magnet that is shaped like the solid figure called a rectangular prism?
bar magnet
The ending part of a magnet is called ...
the poles
What is the center of Earth mostly made up of?
Iron and Nickel
Name one object that would be attracted to a magnet.
objects made of iron, nickel, steel or cobalt
What is a device that uses a free-moving magnetic needle to show direction called?
compass
What is the name of a magnet that is round?
Disc Magnet or Circular magnet
Two like poles (South/South) will.....
repel
What is the name of a natural magnet found at or near the Earth's surface?
lodestone
What is an object that pulls certain metals towards it without touching?
magnet
What is the name of a magnet that has a "U" shape but not U-shaped mangnet
Horseshoe Magnet
Where is the force of attraction strongest on a magnet?
at the poles
What is the name of the "Father of Magnetism?"
William Gilbert
Rubbing a pair of scissors onto a magnet will create what?
a temporary magnet
Is the north-seeking end of a compass a south pole or north pole?
south pole....because it is attracted to Earth's north pole
What is the name of the cylinder shaped magnet that is used for collecting wire in a cow's stomach?
Cow Magnet
What is the space around a magnet where the force of the magnet can act called?
magnetic field
What is the name of the magnetic train in China?
the Maglev train
What causes objects to cluster around the poles of magnets?
The force of attraction is strongest at the poles.
To pull towards mean ...
attract