Magnets — Flashcards

Grade 1 · Science · Flashcards

Study magnets vocabulary with these 12 flashcards!

Flashcards

magnet: An object that creates an invisible force attracting iron and steel.
magnetic force: The invisible push or pull a magnet exerts on nearby magnetic materials.
attract: To pull toward; opposite magnetic poles attract each other.
repel: To push away; like poles (N-N or S-S) repel each other.
North Pole: One end of a magnet; attracts South poles and repels other North poles.
South Pole: The other end of a magnet; attracts North poles and repels other South poles.
magnetic field: The invisible region of force surrounding a magnet where its influence can be felt.
compass: A navigation tool with a magnetized needle that always aligns to point North.
ferromagnetic: Describes materials like iron and steel that are attracted to magnets.
poles: The two ends of a magnet (North and South) where the magnetic force is strongest.
permanent magnet: A magnet that keeps its magnetic properties all the time without needing electricity.
electromagnet: A magnet made by running electricity through a coil of wire — can be turned on and off.