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Grade 2 Magnetism & induction worksheet

12 questions on magnetism & induction. The answer key is a separate download.

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What is on the worksheet

  1. Which object will a magnet pull toward it: a steel safety pin or a sheet of paper?

    1. a steel safety pin
    2. a sheet of paper

  2. Which object will a magnet pull toward it: an iron nail or an aluminium can?

    1. an aluminium can
    2. an iron nail

  3. Which object will a magnet pull toward it: an iron bolt or a sheet of paper?

    1. an iron bolt
    2. a sheet of paper

  4. Which object will a magnet pull toward it: a cotton sock or an iron bolt?

    1. an iron bolt
    2. a cotton sock

  5. Must a magnet touch an iron object to exert a force on it?

    1. Only if the object is red
    2. Yes, always
    3. No

  6. Can a magnet pull a steel paper clip through a thin sheet of paper?

    1. Yes, magnetic force can act through paper.
    2. No, magnets only work when they touch.

  7. Which object will a magnet pull toward it: a sheet of paper or a steel paper clip?

    1. a steel paper clip
    2. a sheet of paper

  8. Which object will a magnet pull toward it: a steel safety pin or a wooden spoon?

    1. a steel safety pin
    2. a wooden spoon

  9. Which object will a magnet pull toward it: an aluminium can or a steel bottle cap?

    1. a steel bottle cap
    2. an aluminium can

  10. Which object will a magnet pull toward it: a cotton sock or a steel safety pin?

    1. a cotton sock
    2. a steel safety pin

  11. Which object will a magnet pull toward it: a copper wire or a steel bottle cap?

    1. a steel bottle cap
    2. a copper wire

  12. Which object will a magnet pull toward it: a steel safety pin or a rubber eraser?

    1. a rubber eraser
    2. a steel safety pin

Teach or revise the skill first

These short guides explain the idea with worked examples. Read one together before the worksheet, then use the sheet as practice.

  • Magnets: test rather than guess: Study guide for Grades 2 to 5: 4 key ideas, including two poles, materials and contact is not required; 2 worked examples and 3 practice questions. Distinguish attraction, repulsion and the limits of material generalizations.
  • What does a magnet attract?: Study guide for Grades 1 to 4: 2 worked examples and 2 practice questions. Test the material, not the colour or size: iron and steel are attracted; wood, plastic, glass, aluminium and copper are not.
  • Magnet poles: Study guide for Grades 2 to 4: 2 worked examples and 2 practice questions. Every magnet has a north pole and a south pole. Like poles push apart; opposite poles pull together.

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