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Magnets: Attract and Repel

Help a science team sort mystery objects and solve a magnetic puzzle. Read each clue carefully. For hands-on questions, use a bar magnet and the listed objects if they are available; otherwise use the results provided.

Spot the force

A force is a push or a pull. Magnets can exert a force without touching an object.

1.Losa holds a magnet near a steel paperclip. The paperclip moves towards the magnet before they touch. Is this an example of a push or a pull?
  • A push
  • A pull
  • Neither
2.A magnet attracts some materials but not all metals. Which object is most likely to be attracted?
  • A steel nail
  • An aluminium drink can
  • A copper coin
3.A magnet is tested with four objects. Complete each classification using the results: steel paperclip—attracted; plastic ruler—not attracted; iron nail—attracted; wooden stick—not attracted. Which two objects are magnetic?

Investigate a mystery tray

The science team tested these objects with a magnet. Use the results to answer the questions. Remember: a test tells you about the object tested, not every object made from the same broad material.

Object: steel screw Result: attracted

Object: aluminium foil Result: not attracted

Object: plastic spoon Result: not attracted

Object: iron nail Result: attracted

4.Which two objects in the mystery tray were attracted to the magnet?
5.Nikau says, “The aluminium foil was not attracted, so no metal can be attracted to a magnet.” Is Nikau’s conclusion supported by the results? Explain using one piece of evidence.
6.A coin is not attracted to a magnet. Does this prove that the coin is not made of metal? Explain.

Pole puzzle

Each bar magnet has a north pole (N) and a south pole (S). Like poles repel; opposite poles attract.

7.Two magnets are held with N facing N. Will they attract or repel?
  • Attract
  • Repel
8.A magnet’s S pole faces another magnet’s N pole. Will the magnets attract or repel?
  • Attract
  • Repel
9.A student says, “Magnets only pull; they cannot push.” Use what happens when like poles face each other to correct this statement.
10.Plan a fair test to find out whether a small object is magnetic. Name what you would do and what result would count as evidence that it is magnetic.
11.Complete the science summary: Magnets attract objects made from some materials, such as . Like poles and opposite poles .

2 printable pages

  • Magnets: Attract and Repel, page 1 of 2: Spot the force, Investigate a mystery tray

    Page 1

  • Magnets: Attract and Repel, page 2 of 2: Pole puzzle

    Page 2

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