Unit 6 Magnets

Vocabulary Pictures Definition

Magnet An object that is attracted to
(examples: iron.
horse, bar,
circle)

repel (push) To push away

attract (pull) To pull toward

poles Either end of a magnet

 Unit 6 Magnets
iron Magnets are attracted to
metals that contain this

metal A substance such as copper,

iron, silver or gold that is
usually shiny and hard

magnetism The force that is produced

by a magnetic field

force Something like push or pull

that changes the speed or
direction in which
something moves

Electromagnet A magnet that can be turned

on and off by electricity
Temporary A magnet made by passing
magnet an iron object near a magnet
Generator A device that uses a magnet
to produce electricity