Basic Properties of Magnets (Leaving Cert Physics): Quizzes
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Which of these materials are ferromagnetic?
Which of these materials are ferromagnetic?
Iron, steel, nickel, cobalt
Why is it incorrect to say all metals are magnetic?
Why is it incorrect to say all metals are magnetic?
Only ferromagnetic metals attract magnets
Where is a bar magnet strongest?
Where is a bar magnet strongest?
At each end (the poles)
What happens when a bar magnet is freely suspended by a thread?
What happens when a bar magnet is freely suspended by a thread?
It lines up approximately north-south
What occurs when two north poles are brought together?
What occurs when two north poles are brought together?
They repel each other
What happens to magnetic force as magnets are moved closer together?
What happens to magnetic force as magnets are moved closer together?
It gets stronger
What is induced magnetism?
What is induced magnetism?
Ferromagnetic material becoming magnetised
Which material loses its magnetism quickly when the inducing magnet is removed?
Which material loses its magnetism quickly when the inducing magnet is removed?
Soft iron
Where is Earth's magnetic north pole actually located?
Where is Earth's magnetic north pole actually located?
In northern Canada
What is lodestone?
What is lodestone?
A type of iron ore that attracts iron
Can magnetic force act through non-magnetic materials?
Can magnetic force act through non-magnetic materials?
Yes, through paper, glass, or wood
How do the poles arrange in an induced magnet?
How do the poles arrange in an induced magnet?
Nearest pole is opposite to inducing pole