Introduction to Magnetism

Discover the fascinating world of magnetism! Learn about poles, attraction, repulsion, and magnetic fields.

Magnetism Video What kinds of metals can be used to make a magnet? Choose all the correct types. Rewatch the video if you are not sure. Copper Iron Gold Nickel Cobalt Silver Add the correct word in each blank space. Magnets have two poles. The North Pole and the South Pole. State whether each pair of magnets will attract or repel each other. Attract Repel Attract Repel Sort the objects into the two groups. A magnet will attract Iron Filings A stainless steel knife A steel screw a paperclip A magnet will NOT attract Aluminum Nail A balloon A brass ring Water Vocabulary Matching Match each word with the correct definition. Attract When two magnets or a magnet and another object pull towards each other. Repel When two magnets push away from each other. Magnet An object that can attract items made out of iron, steel, cobalt, or nickel. Poles The ends of a magnet. Magnetic Field area around a magnet in which there is magnetic force What two terms may be used when two magnets come together? Attraction Repulsion Friction When a magnet was brought close to a box with object X inside, the box moved towards the magnet.What do you think object X is? Glass Iron nail Gold Ring The space around a magnet in which there is a magnetic effect is called South Pole North Pole Magnetic Field