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Magnetism Answer Key

Explore magnetic fields, poles, and how magnets attract and repel each other.

Looking for Magnetism answers? This complete answer key provides verified solutions for all student exploration activities and assessment questions in the ExploreLearning Magnetism Gizmo.

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Prior Knowledge Questions

Q1.What are the two poles of a magnet?

Answer

The two poles are the north pole and the south pole.

Q2.What happens when two like poles are brought together?

Answer

Like poles repel each other (N-N or S-S push apart).

Q3.What happens when two unlike poles are brought together?

Answer

Unlike poles attract each other (N-S pull together).

Activity A – Magnetic Fields

Q4.What is a magnetic field?

Q5.Which materials are attracted to magnets?

Q6.What is Earth's magnetic field caused by?

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