Vocabulary
A magnet's ability to attract metals is called ___.
magnetism
Poles that are alike will _________ each other.
repel
Brass is magnetic.
True or false
False.
The ends of a magnet are called it's _____.
poles- north and south
Poles that are different will _________ each other.
attract
Name 3 types of magnets.
Answers vary, but could include: bar magnets, horseshoe magnets, marble magnets, ring magnets, button magnets, etc.
Magnets ______ when like poles are put together, such as a north and north.
repel
A penny is magnetic.
True or False
False. It is made of copper.
Name 3 items that are magnetic.
answers vary
Magnets _____ when different poles are put together, like a north and south.
attract
Magnets attract materials that are made from ____, _____, or _______.
What device shows directions using a magnet?
A compass
A magnet's _____ _____ is the area around the magnet that will attract and repel items.
magnetic field
What do the letters N and S represent at the end of magnets?
Name 3 items that work using a magnet.
many possible answers