To solve this worksheet, we need to use the basic rules of magnetism:
1.
Opposite poles attract: North (N) and South (S) pull towards each other.
2.
Like poles repel: North (N) and North (N) push away from each other. South (S) and South (S) also push away from each other.
We look at the ends of the magnets that are facing each other in each picture to decide if they will attract or repel.
Row 1:
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Left: The facing ends are
S and
S. Since they are the same, they
repel.
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Middle: The facing ends are
N and
S. Since they are opposites, they
attract.
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Right: The facing ends are
S and
N. Since they are opposites, they
attract.
Row 2:
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Left: The facing ends are
S and
N. Since they are opposites, they
attract.
*
Middle: The facing ends are
N and
S. Since they are opposites, they
attract.
*
Right: The facing ends are
S and
S. Since they are the same, they
repel.
Row 3:
*
Left: The facing ends are
S and
N. Since they are opposites, they
attract.
*
Middle: The facing ends are
S and
N. Since they are opposites, they
attract.
*
Right: The facing ends are
N and
N. Since they are the same, they
repel.
Final Answer:
Row 1: repel, attract, attract
Row 2: attract, attract, repel
Row 3: attract, attract, repel
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of magnet worksheet pdf.
