Magnets Crossword Puzzle
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1. An invisible area around a magnet in which forces (push
and pull) are exerted on ferromagnetic material.
4. Naturally occurring magnetic iron ore having polarity.
8. An acronym that refers to a group of iron alloys that are
comprised mostly of aluminum, nickel, and cobalt.
9. A rare earth element, the most powerful permanent magnet.
13. A rectangular magnet with poles on each end.
15. A device that converts the movement of electrons (electricity)
into the movement of the other objects.
16. A build-up of energy or flow of electrons.
17. A material/metal that contains iron and is often magnetic.
18. A device for finding directions by means of a small magnet
turning on a pivot, which points to the Earth’s magnetic north.
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2. To push away.
3. Any device exhibiting magnetism only while current flows.
5. The ability to do work.
6. The process of rising, lifting, or suspending an object in midair.
7. The parts of a magnet that have magnetic strength (north
and south).
10. A push or pull that can cause or change motion.
11. Movement, change in position.
12. A bent, U-shaped bar magnet.
14. To pull forward or stick to.
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ANSWERS
ACROSS
1. An invisible area around a magnet in which forces
(push and pull) are exerted on ferromagnetic material.
Magnetic field
4. Naturally occurring magnetic iron ore having polarity.
Lodestone
8. An acronym that refers to a group of iron alloys that are
comprised mostly of aluminum, nickel, and cobalt. Alnico
9. A rare earth element, the most powerful permanent magnet.
Neodymium
13. A rectangular magnet with poles on each end. Bar
15. A device that converts the movement of electrons
(electricity) into the movement of the other objects. Motor
16. A build-up of energy or flow of electrons. Electricity
17. A material/metal that contains iron and is often magnetic.
Ferrous
18. A device for finding directions by means of a small magnet
turning on a pivot, which points to the Earth’s magnetic
north. Compass
DOWN
2. To push away. Repel
3. Any device exhibiting magnetism only while current flows.
Electromagnet
5. The ability to do work. Energy
6. The process of rising, lifting, or suspending an object in midair.
Levitation
7. The parts of a magnet that have magnetic strength (north
and south). Poles
10. A push or pull that can cause or change motion. Force
11. Movement, change in position. Motion
12. A bent, U-shaped bar magnet. Horseshoe
14. To pull forward or stick to. Attract
©2016, Dowling Magnets, Elmhurst, IL. Permission granted to copy for educational use (but not for profit).