Magnets: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 4 Science

Question 1

Which of these items can act as a magnet?

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Iron

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Wood

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Paper

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Plastic

Question 2

Which of the listed items makes use of a magnet?

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Refrigerator

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Pencil

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Book

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Toy car

Question 3

What is the name for the space around a magnet where its force is the strongest?

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Magnetic field

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Core

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Pole

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Stator

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a trait of magnets?

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Heat

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Attraction

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Repulsion

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Magnetism

Question 5

What is the term for when a magnet loses its magnetic properties?

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Demagnetization

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Remanence

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Induction

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Polarization

Question 6

Which of these can be used to create a temporary magnet?

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Steel needle

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Ceramic magnet

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Neodymium magnet

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Alnico magnet

Question 7

Which of these objects will a magnet stick to?

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An iron nail

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A wooden block

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A plastic cup

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A piece of paper

Question 8

Which of these materials can be used to make a temporary magnet?

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Iron

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Copper

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Aluminum

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Plastic

Question 9

What is the area around a magnet where its magnetic force can be felt?

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Magnetic field

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Magnetic zone

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Magnetic aura

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Magnetic circle

Question 10

What is the main difference between a permanent magnet and an electromagnet?

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Electromagnets can be turned on and off, while permanent magnets cannot.

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Permanent magnets lose their magnetism over time, while electromagnets do not.

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Permanent magnets are stronger than electromagnets.

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Permanent magnets attract each other, while electromagnets repel each other.

Question 11

What is the imaginary line that connects the magnetic poles of a magnet called?

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Magnetic axis

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Magnetic field

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Magnetic equator

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Magnetic meridian

Question 12

What happens when two magnets with different poles are placed near each other?

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They attract each other

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They repel each other

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They do not interact

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They stick together

Question 13

The area around a magnet where its force can be felt is called the:

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Magnetic field

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Magnetic zone

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Attraction zone

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Repulsion zone

Question 14

A device that uses a magnet to indicate direction is called a:

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Compass

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Navigator

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Direction finder

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Pointer

Question 15

Which of these materials is NOT attracted to a magnet?

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Wood

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Iron

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Nickel

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Steel

Question 16

Which of these objects is not attracted to a magnet?

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Wooden block

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Metal spoon

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Coin

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Nail

Question 17

Which of these objects is not attracted to a magnet?

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Rubber band

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Paperclip

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Key

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Coin

Question 18

Which of these materials can be attracted by a magnet?

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Iron

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 19

What will happen if we bring two north poles of magnets close to each other?

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They will repel each other

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They will be attracted towards each other

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They will not react

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They will stick together

Question 20

Which part of a magnet has the strongest magnetic force?

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Ends

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Middle

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Sides

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All parts are equally strong

Question 21

What is the name of the invisible field around a magnet?

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Magnetic field

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Electric field

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Gravitational field

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Force field

Question 22

Which of these materials is NOT magnetic?

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Copper

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Iron

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Nickel

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Cobalt

Question 23

What is the difference between a permanent magnet and a temporary magnet?

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A temporary magnet can lose its magnetism over time, but a permanent magnet cannot

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A permanent magnet can lose its magnetism over time, but a temporary magnet cannot

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Both types of magnets can lose their magnetism over time

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There is no difference between the two types of magnets

Question 24

What is the unit of measurement for magnetic field strength?

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Tesla

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Gauss

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Weber

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Ampere

Question 25

Which of these items cannot be picked up by a magnet?

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Wooden block

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Iron nail

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Paperclip

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Nickel coin

Question 26

Which of these items is NOT attracted to a magnet?

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Rubber band

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Paperclip

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Nail

Question 27

What material is attracted to a magnet?

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Iron

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Plastic

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Wood

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Gold

Question 28

Which of these materials is NOT magnetic?

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Copper

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Iron

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Steel

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Nickel

Question 29

When you put two magnets together with the same poles facing, what happens?

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They repel each other

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They attract each other

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Nothing happens

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They create a magnetic field

Question 30

Which of these is NOT a real-life example of magnets?

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Carpets

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Refrigerator magnets

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Compasses

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Electric motors

Question 31

What is the difference between a permanent and a temporary magnet?

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Temporary magnets lose their magnetism over time, while permanent magnets do not

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Permanent magnets lose their magnetism over time, while temporary magnets do not

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Permanent magnets are stronger than temporary magnets

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Temporary magnets are stronger than permanent magnets

Question 32

How do magnets work in an electric motor?

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They attract and repel each other to create movement

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They create an electric current

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They generate heat

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They store energy

Question 33

What is the unit of measurement for magnetic strength?

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Tesla

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Gauss

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Weber

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Ampere

Question 34

Which material is commonly used to make magnets?

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Iron

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Wood

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Plastic

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Gold

Question 35

Which of these materials cannot be attracted by a magnet?

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Wood

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Iron

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Nickel

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Cobalt

Question 36

What part of a magnet has the strongest magnetic force?

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Pole

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Core

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Field

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Axis

Question 37

Which type of magnet keeps its magnetism forever?

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Permanent magnet

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Temporary magnet

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Supermagnet

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Electromagnet

Question 38

How can you take away a magnet's power?

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By heating it up

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By covering it in plastic

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By painting it

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By dropping it

Question 39

What force do magnets use to interact with each other?

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Magnetic force

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Electrical force

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Frictional force

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Gravitational force

Question 40

How should you store magnets for best results?

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In pairs with opposite poles together

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Exposed to sunlight

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Scattered all over a table

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In an iron box filled with filings

Question 41

Which of these devices makes use of magnets in its operation?

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Compass

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Flashlight

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Radio

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Calculator

Question 42

What is a key difference between a magnet and an electromagnet?

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An electromagnet needs electricity to generate its magnetic field.

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A magnet is always more durable than an electromagnet.

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An electromagnet is always stronger than a magnet.

Question 43

How can you figure out which end of a magnet is its north pole?

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Use a compass

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Drop it on the floor

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Touch it to a piece of metal

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Use a voltmeter

Question 44

Which of these materials is most strongly attracted to a magnet?

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Iron

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Wood

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Paper

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Plastic

Question 45

What happens when two magnets with the same poles face each other?

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They push each other away

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They stick together

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They pull towards each other

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Nothing happens

Question 46

Which part of a magnet is the strongest?

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The poles (ends)

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The center

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The sides

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The edges

Question 47

What happens when you bring a magnet close to a paperclip?

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The paperclip becomes a magnet for a short time

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Nothing happens

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The paperclip gets hot

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The paperclip melts

Question 48

Which of these things is NOT attracted to a magnet?

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Rubber band

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A magnet

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A nail

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A key

Question 49

What is the invisible force that makes magnets attract or repel?

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Magnetic force

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Electrical force

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Gravitational force

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Frictional force

Question 50

What is the area around a magnet where its force can be felt?

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Magnetic field

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Electrical field

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Gravitational field

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Force field

Question 51

What is the difference between a permanent magnet and a temporary magnet?

Accepted Answer

A permanent magnet stays a magnet even when you take it away from other magnets, but a temporary magnet only acts like a magnet when it's near another magnet.

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Permanent magnets are stronger than temporary magnets.