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Magnetism Exploration Worksheet

You are helping a science team design a magnetic pick-up tool. Read the evidence and solve the questions. If you have a bar magnet and safe test objects, try the investigation in Question 5 with an adult’s permission. Keep magnets away from electronic devices and small children.

Sort the evidence

A magnet attracts some materials, but not every metal. Use the test results in the table.

Object

Result

Steel paper clip

Attracted

Aluminium drink can

Not attracted

Plastic ruler

Not attracted

Iron nail

Attracted

Copper coin

Not attracted

1.Which two objects in the results are attracted to the magnet?
2.Maia says, “The aluminium can is metal, so it must be attracted to a magnet.” Use the results to explain why her claim is incorrect.
3.A steel paper clip is hidden under a sheet of paper. Which is the best prediction?
  • The magnet may attract it through the paper.
  • The magnet can attract it only if the paper is removed.
  • The paper will turn the paper clip into a magnet permanently.

Plan a fair investigation

The science team wants to find out how distance affects a magnet’s ability to pick up paper clips.

4.Which measurement should the team change to test the effect of distance?
  • The gap between the magnet and the paper clips
  • The type of paper clip each time
  • The strength of the magnet each time
5.Name one thing the team should keep the same in every test to make it fair.
6.The results were: at 0 cm, 8 paper clips picked up; at 1 cm, 5; at 2 cm, 2; at 3 cm, 0. Describe the pattern.
7.Why should the team repeat each distance test and compare the results?

Poles and fields

Magnets have two poles, called north and south. Unlike poles attract each other, while like poles repel each other.

8.Complete the rule: unlike poles each other, while like poles each other.
9.The north pole of one magnet is brought close to the south pole of another. What will happen?
  • They will attract.
  • They will repel.
  • Nothing can happen unless the magnets touch.
10.A compass needle turns when a bar magnet is brought nearby. Explain what causes the needle to turn.
11.The team needs to pick up steel paper clips from a tray without picking up nearby plastic counters. Explain why a magnet is suitable for this job.

3 printable pages

  • Magnetism Exploration Worksheet, page 1 of 3: Sort the evidence

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  • Magnetism Exploration Worksheet, page 2 of 3: Plan a fair investigation, Poles and fields

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  • Magnetism Exploration Worksheet, page 3 of 3: 10. A compass needle turns when a bar magnet is brought nearby. Explain what causes the…

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