Magnetic force at a distance | Science | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

Match the force to how it moves the object.

push

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moves an object further away ✓

pull

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moves an object closer ✓
What is the name of the force caused by magnets?

'magnetic force' ✓
Which of these materials are metal?

aluminium ✓

wool

iron ✓

clay
Match the word or phrase to the observation.

attracted

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the object moves towards the magnet ✓

not attracted

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the object does not move towards the magnet ✓

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Which statement is true for which materials are attracted to magnets?

any metal

anything except metal

some metals ✓
When some metal objects are placed near this rock, they are attracted to it. What is the name of the rock?

'lodestone' ✓

Magnetic forces can act at a ______

'distance' ✓
Which paperclip would be most likely to move towards the magnet?

Magnet is 200 mm away from the paperclip.

Magnet is 150 mm away from the paperclip.

Magnet is 100 mm away from the paperclip. ✓
Which statement below is something that magnetic force can do?

pull another object ✓

gets pulled by another object

stop a pull on another object
What type of forces act between objects that are touching each other? Friction force is an example of this type of force.

'contact forces' ✓
Which of these observations are measurements?

the temperature of the water was 60 degrees Celsius ✓

the desk was blue

the desk was 95cm long ✓

the Moon appeared to change shape
Match the measurement to the unit.

length

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cm or m ✓

mass

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g or kg ✓

volume of liquid

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ml or l ✓

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Magnetic forces are forces caused by magnets.
Magnetic forces are non-contact forces. A magnet can act at a distance so it does not have to be touching the object.
Scientists make observations and measurements about the world to help them to find out more about things.
Magnetic force can be observed and measured acting at a distance.

Magnetic force is a contact force.

Through their own investigation, children will demonstrate magnetic force acting at a distance.

Magnetic force - Magnetic forces are forces caused by magnets.
Non-contact force - Non-contact forces occur when the objects are not touching.
Distance - The distance between two points is the length of space between them.
Observe - To observe is to look very closely and use other senses too.
Measure - To measure is to use equipment to find numbers to describe a feature of something such as its length, weight, size or time.