Magnets and Magnetism

Question 1

Which statements describe the characteristics of a magnet? Select four options.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A magnet attracts objects containing iron.; A magnet repels other magnets.; A magnet attracts other magnets.; A magnet aligns with Earth’s north pole.

Question 2

growing ✔ moving steaming

Revolt · Accepted Answer

moving

Question 3

Which statements best describe magnetic fields? Select three options..

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A magnetic field is the area around a magnet where a force is exerted on certain objects.; Magnetic field lines spread out of the north end of the magnet.; Magnetic fields are three-dimensional and resemble a bubble.

Question 4

If a magnet is broken into two pieces, what happens to the magnetic poles?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Each piece will still have a north pole and a south pole.

Question 5

Maglev trains use magnets on the train and guideway to levitate the train off the track. The north pole of the magnets on the train must face the

Revolt · Accepted Answer

north pole of the magnets on the guideway so they repel.

Question 6

Use the drop-down menu to complete the statement about Earth’s magnetism. Earth’s magnetic field is generated in the core, which is made of that is constantly .

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iron; Selection 1: iron; Selection 2: moving

Question 7

Why does a compass point toward Earth’s geographic North Pole? Select three options.Earth’s geographic North Pole is close to the magnetic north pole.Earth’s geographic North Pole is close to the magnetic south pole.Magnets allowed to move freely align themselves to point north.The north pole on a compass is attracted to Earth’s magnetic north pole.The north pole on a compass is attracted to Earth’s magnetic south pole.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Earth’s geographic North Pole is close to the magnetic south pole.; Magnets allowed to move freely align themselves to point north.; The north pole on a compass is attracted to Earth’s magnetic south pole.

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