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A magnetised piece of steel can be used in a compass.

Magnets 01

Magnets in KS3 Science explain forces, attraction, and repulsion. They show how magnetic fields work and why compasses point north using Earth’s magnetic pull.

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Fascinating Fact:

Magnetite is a naturally magnetic rock that can even make a compass needle move.

In KS3 Science, pupils study magnets and magnetic fields. They learn how magnets attract or repel, how compasses work, and why magnets are vital in motors and electronics.

Key Terms

Magnetic Field: The invisible area around a magnet where magnetic forces act.
Poles: The two ends of a magnet, called north and south, where the force is strongest.
Compass: A tool with a magnetic needle that shows direction using Earth’s magnetic field.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are the two poles of a magnet called?

The two poles of a magnet are called the north pole and the south pole. Opposite poles attract each other, while like poles repel.

How does a compass use magnetism?

A compass works because its needle is a small magnet. It lines up with Earth’s magnetic field, always pointing north and south.

What materials are magnetic in KS3 Science?

Only certain metals are magnetic, such as iron, cobalt, and nickel. Alloys like steel, which contain iron, are also magnetic.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

If a north and a south pole are near each other ..…..

Nothing will happen

They will attract

They will be demagnetised

They will repel

Opposite poles attract, similar poles repel

2 .

When a magnet is suspended ..…..

It will line up in E-W direction

It will line up in N-S direction

It will not move

It will point up-down

It lines up with the magnetic field of the Earth

3 .

The ends of a bar magnet are called .......

East and west poles

North and south poles

North poles

South poles

Magnetic force is strongest at the poles

4 .

To show the magnetic area around a magnet we use .......

Aluminium powder

Copper filings

Iron filings

Pepper

The other materials are not affected by a magnetic field

5 .

The stronger a magnet .......

The harder the metal

The larger the magnetic force

The smaller the magnetic force

The softer the metal

Magnetic force acts at a distance

6 .

The area around a magnet is called a .......

Magnetic area

Magnetic field

Magnetic force

Magnetic space

All magnets are entirely surrounded by their magnetic field

7 .

If two north poles are near each other .…...

Nothing will happen

They will attract

They will be demagnetised

They will repel

Maglev (stands for magnetic levitation) trains use this idea to lift them off the ground

8 .

A magnetised piece of steel can be used in .......

A compass

A computer mouse

A remote control

A watch

A compass points to magnetic north and not geographical north, so, when using a compass for navigation, the difference in location between the two poles has to be taken into consideration

9 .

Which one of the following groups of metals are attracted to a magnet?

Copper, nickel, steel

Gold, nickel, iron

Gold, steel, copper

Steel, iron, nickel

Steel contains mainly the element iron

10 .

Which of the following metals is NOT magnetic?

Cobalt

Copper

Iron

Nickel

Copper objects will therefore not be attracted to a magnet

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Magnets and magnetic materials

Author: Sue Davison (Chemistry Specialist & KS3 Science Teacher, Quiz Writer)

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