Fridge magnets

Fridge magnets

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This task is about the results of two investigations about magnets.

Question

a)  Grandma was given a magnetic cat for her birthday. She stuck the cat magnet on the fridge door. What was the fridge door made of? (Choose one.)
    • Aluminium

    • Steel

    • Plastic

    • Copper

Question

b)  Four different magnets were used to pick up metal paper clips
 
 

Which magnet was the strongest?

 
 
    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

How do you know this magnet was the strongest?
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Level:
2
Description of task: 
Task: Answer a multiple choice question about the material attracted to magnets, select which magnet of four is strongest, and give a reason for choice. Assessment focus: magnetism.
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Science capabilities
The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask.
 
Capability: Interpreting representations
This resource provides opportunities to discuss identifying which aspects of two science representations provide evidence relevant to the question.
Science capabilities: 
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Y4 (09/1998)

a) B [Steel] moderate
b) B
Because it could hold more paper clips.
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easy