How can we tell if a material is magnetic or not?

In this lesson, we will look at how we can tell if a material is magnetic or not and also learn how to make our own magnets!

How can we tell if a material is magnetic or not?

In this lesson, we will look at how we can tell if a material is magnetic or not and also learn how to make our own magnets!

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Describe how to find out if a material is magnetic or not
  2. State the difference between permanent magnets and temporary magnets
  3. Name examples of magnetic and non-magnetic materials

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3 Questions

Q1.
Where is the magnetic field strongest around a magnet?
Away from the magnet
Near the north side
Correct answer: Surrounding each pole
Q2.
Where do iron filings fall when scattered over a magnet?
Correct answer: Along the field lines of north and south poles
Randomly
They are ONLY attracted to the south end of a magnet
Q3.
What is a 'field' of a force?
A field of grass that has cows in.
An area in which a visible force will act.
Correct answer: An area in which an invisible force will act.

7 Questions

Q1.
What happens when you move the north and north poles of two magnets together?
There is no effect
They attract
Correct answer: They repel
Q2.
What happens when you move the north and south poles of two magnets together?
There is no effect
Correct answer: They attract
They repel
Q3.
What happens when you move the north pole of a magnet and an iron nail together?
There is no effect
Correct answer: They attract
They repel
Q4.
What happens when you move the south pole of a magnet and an iron nail together?
There is no effect
Correct answer: They attract
They repel
Q5.
What happens when you move an iron nail (not magnetised) and iron filings (not magnetised) together?
Correct answer: There is no effect
They attract
They repel
Q6.
What happens when you move a magnet and a piece of plastic together?
Correct answer: There is no effect
They attract
They repel
Q7.
What happens when you move an iron nail (not magnetised) and a piece of plastic together?
Correct answer: There is no effect
They attract
They repel

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UnitScience / Magnetism

Science