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Here is the completed passage with the correct words filled in, followed by a detailed explanation for each answer.
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Completed Passage:
Magnets produce an invisible area of magnetic force. This area is called a magnetic field. Magnetic objects placed within this magnetic field will be pulled towards the magnet. Objects made from metals such as iron, nickel and cobalt are magnetic. Not all metals, however, are magnetic. Objects made from metals such as aluminium, silver or gold would not be attracted to the magnet. Materials such as plastic, wood and glass are not magnetic.
Magnets have a magnetic north pole and a magnetic south pole. When the same pole from two magnets are placed near one another, they will repel. When opposite poles are placed near one another, they will attract. Magnetism is a non-contact force.
A compass uses the Earth’s magnetic field to work. The north pole of the magnet in a compass points towards the Earth’s magnetic north pole. Magnets have many other uses, including televisions, computers, fridges and telephones.
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1. field
→ A magnetic *field* is the region around a magnet where its magnetic force can be detected. It’s invisible but affects magnetic materials.
2. magnetic
→ Iron, nickel, and cobalt are *magnetic* metals — meaning they are attracted to magnets and can become magnetized themselves.
3. metals
→ The sentence says “Not all ___ are magnetic,” implying that while some metals (like iron) are magnetic, others are not. So the blank must be “metals.”
4. gold
→ Gold is a non-magnetic metal, like aluminum and silver. It will not be attracted to a magnet.
5. north
→ Every magnet has two poles: a *north* pole and a *south* pole. These are labeled N and S on magnets.
6. south
→ Paired with “north” — magnets always have both a north and a south pole.
7. repel
→ Like poles repel: North-North or South-South push away from each other. The diagram shows “repel” between two N poles.
8. opposite
→ Opposite poles attract: North attracts South. The diagram shows “attract” between S and N.
9. non-contact
→ Magnetism acts at a distance without touching — so it’s a *non-contact* force (like gravity).
10. Earth’s
→ A compass needle aligns with Earth’s magnetic field. The north pole of the compass needle points toward Earth’s *magnetic north pole* (which is near the geographic North Pole).
11. computers
→ Magnets are used in many modern devices — hard drives, speakers, and motors in computers. “Televisions” and “fridges” are already listed, so “computers” fits perfectly as another common use.
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✔ All answers are chosen from the provided word bank and match the scientific principles of magnetism taught at the elementary level.
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or a worksheet with the answers highlighted!
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Completed Passage:
Magnets produce an invisible area of magnetic force. This area is called a magnetic field. Magnetic objects placed within this magnetic field will be pulled towards the magnet. Objects made from metals such as iron, nickel and cobalt are magnetic. Not all metals, however, are magnetic. Objects made from metals such as aluminium, silver or gold would not be attracted to the magnet. Materials such as plastic, wood and glass are not magnetic.
Magnets have a magnetic north pole and a magnetic south pole. When the same pole from two magnets are placed near one another, they will repel. When opposite poles are placed near one another, they will attract. Magnetism is a non-contact force.
A compass uses the Earth’s magnetic field to work. The north pole of the magnet in a compass points towards the Earth’s magnetic north pole. Magnets have many other uses, including televisions, computers, fridges and telephones.
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✔ Explanation of Each Answer:
1. field
→ A magnetic *field* is the region around a magnet where its magnetic force can be detected. It’s invisible but affects magnetic materials.
2. magnetic
→ Iron, nickel, and cobalt are *magnetic* metals — meaning they are attracted to magnets and can become magnetized themselves.
3. metals
→ The sentence says “Not all ___ are magnetic,” implying that while some metals (like iron) are magnetic, others are not. So the blank must be “metals.”
4. gold
→ Gold is a non-magnetic metal, like aluminum and silver. It will not be attracted to a magnet.
5. north
→ Every magnet has two poles: a *north* pole and a *south* pole. These are labeled N and S on magnets.
6. south
→ Paired with “north” — magnets always have both a north and a south pole.
7. repel
→ Like poles repel: North-North or South-South push away from each other. The diagram shows “repel” between two N poles.
8. opposite
→ Opposite poles attract: North attracts South. The diagram shows “attract” between S and N.
9. non-contact
→ Magnetism acts at a distance without touching — so it’s a *non-contact* force (like gravity).
10. Earth’s
→ A compass needle aligns with Earth’s magnetic field. The north pole of the compass needle points toward Earth’s *magnetic north pole* (which is near the geographic North Pole).
11. computers
→ Magnets are used in many modern devices — hard drives, speakers, and motors in computers. “Televisions” and “fridges” are already listed, so “computers” fits perfectly as another common use.
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✔ All answers are chosen from the provided word bank and match the scientific principles of magnetism taught at the elementary level.
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or a worksheet with the answers highlighted!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of magnets and magnetism worksheet.
