Testing For Magnetic Attraction Physics Worksheet
ADVERTISEMENT
1Name
Date
Testing for Magnetic Attraction
STUDENT RESOURCE 1.2
ACTIVITY SHEET
1
Read the list of materials in the table. Predict which
materials the magnet will attract. Write Yes or No in the
Prediction column.
Metal Sample
Prediction
Test Result
Attracted to Magnet?
Attracted to Magnet?
aluminum foil
brass brad
(copper and zinc)
penny
iron rivet
magnetite rock
silver
steel nail
steel paper clip
2
Test each material with the magnet. In the Test Result
column, write Yes if the material is attracted to the magnet.
Write No if the material is not attracted to the magnet.
Conclusions
3
Which metals were attracted to the magnet?
4
What metals were not attracted to the magnet?
MAGNETS AND ELECTROMAGNETISM • SECTION 1 WHAT IS A MAGNET?
ADVERTISEMENT
0 votes
Related Articles
Related forms
Related Categories
Parent category: Education