Starter quiz

  • Match the type of material to how it behaves near a magnet.
    • magnetic material
      ⇔
      attracted ✓
    • non-magnetic material
      ⇔
      not attracted ✓
  • How many poles do magnets have?
    How many poles do magnets have?
    • 1
    • 2  ✓
    • 4
    • it varies
  • Which of these happens when something is 'attracted' to a magnet?
    • It does not move.
    • It moves away from the magnet.
    • It moves towards the magnet.  ✓
    • It appears to stick to the magnet.  ✓
  • In recycling centres, magnetic metal waste is attracted to magnets so it can be <span class="blank">______</span> from other materials.
    In recycling centres, magnetic metal waste is attracted to magnets so it can be ______ from other materials.
    • 'separated' ✓
  • Which of these are magnetic metals?
    • silver
    • steel  ✓
    • iron  ✓
    • aluminium
  • Which metal does steel contain that makes it magnetic?
    Which metal does steel contain that makes it magnetic?
    • 'iron' ✓
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