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Station 9: Neodymium Magnets:
1. Neodymium is a __________________________ earth element on the Periodic Table.
2. True or False. Neodymium magnets are extremely powerful.
3. Why can these 'high energy magnets' damage devices such as computers and TV's?
4. Which thing that these magnets are used in surprised you?
Station 10: Moving Electrons:
1. Which material on the list would be the best electrical conductor?
2. Which material on the list would be the best electrical insulator?
3. Wood, rubber, and glass are also good electrical insulators. Would they have high or low resistivity values?
4. (Answer only if you have time) Some electrical wiring is made up of a copper wire covered in plastic. Why do you think these
materials have been chosen?
Station 5: Magnetic Putty":
1. Watch the magnet as ONE of you takes out their phone or laptop and looks up neodymium. What is neodymium?
2. The magnet you used in this experiment is made of neodymium.
3. Could you actually see the magnet move into the putty?
4. How far into the putty did the magnet get before you ran out of time?
Electromagnetism Lab Stations
Student Worksheet (continued)
