Here are the correct answers to complete your worksheet on Magnets and Electromagnets.
1. Choose the correct word to complete these sentences:
* a. All magnets have
two opposite poles.
* b. Identical poles
repel each other.
* c. Opposite poles
attract each other.
2. Drag and drop words from the box to complete the sentences:
* a. A/An
permanent magnet never loses its magnetism.
* b. A/An
magnetic field is the area around a magnet where its force has an effect.
* c. All compasses contain a magnetised
needle which points north.
* d. The Earth has two
magnetic poles, located near the geographical poles.
* e. The magnetic force of an induced magnet is
weakest. *(Note: Induced magnets are temporary and generally weaker than permanent ones).*
* f. Small pieces of iron, called
filings can help us see the effect of a magnetic field.
* g. The Earth’s core contains
molten iron, which acts like a giant magnet.
* h. The areas around a magnet’s poles are where the magnetic field is the
strongest.
3. What is electromagnetism? Fill in the gaps in the definition:
* Electromagnetism is the relationship between
electricity and
magnetism.
4. Which of the following materials are magnetic?
*
nickel
*
steel
*
iron
*(Note: Silver, copper, and glass are not magnetic.)*
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