Magnets are super cool because they can attract certain metals! Not everything sticks to a magnet, though. Only special materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt are attracted. This worksheet will help you identify which common objects around you are magnetic.
Remember, magnets have two ends called poles: a north pole and a south pole. Opposite poles attract, while like poles repel. Understanding this helps us use magnets for all sorts of things, from holding notes on the fridge to making motors work!
Match the term with its definition:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Magnetism | a. A material that attracts iron or steel. |
| 2. Magnet | b. The force of attraction or repulsion created by magnets. |
| 3. Attract | c. The end of a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest. |
| 4. Repel | d. To push away. |
| 5. Pole | e. To pull towards. |
Use the words iron, nickel, magnetic, and cobalt to complete the sentences.
Imagine you have a box of different objects (a nail, a plastic spoon, a copper coin, and a steel paperclip). How could you use a magnet to sort these objects into two groups?
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