🧲 Magnet Basics
What do magnets attract: iron or paper?
Iron.
What are the two ends of a magnet called?
North pole and south pole.
Name one object that a magnet can attract.
A paper clip, iron nail, or steel object.
What happens when you put two opposite magnetic poles together?
They attract each other.
Can a magnet attract a paper clip through a sheet of paper?
Yes! A magnet can attract a paper clip through paper.
What happens when you put two north poles together?
They push away from each other (repel).
Are all metals attracted to magnets?
No. For example, iron and steel are attracted to magnets, but aluminum and copper usually are not.
What invisible area around a magnet allows it to pull magnetic objects?
A magnetic field.
Name two metals that magnets can attract.
Iron and nickel. Steel is also a good example because it contains iron.
If a magnet is covered with cardboard, can it still attract a paper clip? Why?
Yes! The magnetic force can pass through cardboard and attract the paper clip.