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3.17 Identify Magnetic Poles in Diagrams Worksheet

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Identify Magnetic Poles in Diagrams - Label north and south poles on magnets and predict attraction/repulsion outcomes. (NGSS 3-PS2-3)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Look at the planned diagram of four magnets in a row. Magnet 1 is N-S, Magnet 4 is N-S, and the gaps show repulsion, attraction, and repulsion. After filling the blank middle magnets correctly, how many of the eight visible ends are labeled S?

Solution & Explanation:Gap 1 repulsion makes Magnet 2 S-N. Gap 2 attraction makes Magnet 3 S-N. Gap 3 repulsion matches Magnet 4 N-S. The completed row is N-S, S-N, S-N, N-S, which has 4 south poles.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Magnet R's left end attracts a north test pole. Magnet R's right end sticks to Magnet T's left end. Magnet T's right end repels a north test pole. Which full labels are correct?

AR: S-N and T: S-N

BR: N-S and T: N-S

CR: S-N and T: N-S

DR: N-S and T: S-N

Solution & Explanation:If Magnet R's left end attracts north, that left end is S and its right end is N. That N sticks to Magnet T's left end, so T starts with S. If T's right end repels north, T's right end is N. So both magnets are S-N.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Study the planned T-shaped arrangement of three magnets. The top magnet is N on the left and S on the right. A vertical magnet hangs below with a blank top and S on the bottom. A lower horizontal magnet has a blank left end and N on the right. The top of the vertical magnet is attracted to the top magnet's right S end, and the bottom of the vertical magnet repels the lower magnet's left end. Which labels belong on the two blanks?

AVertical top N and lower left S

BVertical top S and lower left N

CVertical top N and lower left N

DVertical top S and lower left S

Solution & Explanation:The top of the vertical magnet is attracted to the top magnet's S end, so the vertical top must be N. Because the vertical magnet already has S on the bottom, the lower magnet's left end must also be S to repel it.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 Science students. It aligns with educational standard 3-PS2-3 (Primary standard selected for prompt fields in this prompt cell: NGSS 3-PS2-3. Skill statement in this prompt cell: Label north and south poles on magnets and predict attraction/repulsion outcomes. Associated standards listed with this skill in this prompt cell: NGSS 3-PS2-3. Use this prompt-provided wording as the supporting standard description for this workflow.).