Magnetism / Magnets

Magnetism / Magnets

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6th - 8th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-PS2-3, MS-PS2-5

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What allows high speed trains to levitate above the track?

Back

Magnets allow high speed trains to levitate above the track, reducing friction and allowing for faster speeds.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an electromagnet?

Back

An electromagnet is a type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Is it true that Earth's magnetic South Pole is near Earth's geographic North Pole?

Back

False. Earth's magnetic South Pole is not near the geographic North Pole.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: The Earth is like a giant magnet.

Back

True. The Earth has a magnetic field similar to that of a giant magnet.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where does a compass point?

Back

A compass always points towards Earth's magnetic North Pole.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is magnetism?

Back

Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials, primarily metals like iron.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two poles of a magnet called?

Back

The two poles of a magnet are called the North Pole and the South Pole.

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