Science, Tech, Math › Science Magnets and Magnetism Quiz Test Your Knowledge of Magnets This science quiz tests how well you understand magnetism and how magnets work. SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Getty Images Science Chemistry Basics Chemical Laws Molecules Periodic Table Projects & Experiments Scientific Method Biochemistry Physical Chemistry Medical Chemistry Chemistry In Everyday Life Famous Chemists Activities for Kids Abbreviations & Acronyms Biology Physics Geology Astronomy Weather & Climate By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Chemistry Expert Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee at Knoxville B.A., Physics and Mathematics, Hastings College Dr. Helmenstine holds a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences and is a science writer, educator, and consultant. She has taught science courses at the high school, college, and graduate levels. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on March 06, 2017 1. A bar magnet has two poles. What are they called? east and west north and south top and bottom red and blue 2. Where is the magnetic force of a bar magnet the strongest? in the center of the magnet midway between each side of the magnet at either end or pole of the magnet The magnetic force is uniform throughout the magnet. 3. All of these metals are nonmagnetic (not attracted to a magnet) except: steel copper aluminum gold 4. There are nonmetals that are magnetic. What is an example of a magnetic nonmetal? plastic wood nitrogen gas liquid oxygen 5. In a magnetic material, what units of matter are oriented the same way? protons electrons neutrons Complete randomness of all particles exists in a magnet. 6. Magnetism is an example of a type of: matter compound force light 7. If magnet A can attract and hold 2 steel pins and magnet B can attract and hold 4 steel pins, which magnet is stronger? magnet A magnet B They are equally strong. Steel is not attracted to magnets. 8. Like poles of a magnet _____ each other, while unlike poles ____ each other. attract, attract repel, attract repel, repel attract, repel 9. Does distance strengthen or weaken a magnet's ability to attract a steel object? It strengthens it. It weakens it. It depends which pole is facing the steel object. It depends which pole is facing the steel object. 10. There is more than one type of magnetism. Which is the strongest and most persistent type? paramagnetism ferromagnetism diamagnetism Magnets and Magnetism Quiz You got: % Correct. You Need to Review Magnetism Claire Cordier / Getty Images Magnetism may seem mysterious, but you can master the concepts. From here, you may wish to review how magnets work. Get hands-on experience with magnets by making and playing with magnetic slime. Are you ready for another quiz? See whether you can distinguish between science facts and science fiction. Share Your Results Magnets and Magnetism Quiz You got: % Correct. You're Magic When It Comes to Magnetism CORDELIA MOLLOY / Getty Images Great job! You know a lot about magnets and magnetism. From here, how about trying magnet science projects. For example, you can learn how to demagnetize a magnet or make homemade ferrofluid. Ready to try another quiz? See how much weird science trivia you know. Share Your Results