Magnets Review

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What happens when two magnets attract?

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They pull together.

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Which two metals are attracted by a magnet?

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Iron and steel.

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What is an example of an object that is attracted to a magnet?

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An iron nail.

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What object will a magnet attract?

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A nail.

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What are the two poles on a magnet?

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North and south.

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What is a magnet?

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An object that produces a magnetic field and can attract certain metals.

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What is the magnetic field?

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The area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.

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What is the difference between a permanent magnet and a temporary magnet?

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A permanent magnet maintains its magnetism, while a temporary magnet only exhibits magnetic properties when in a magnetic field.

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What is the role of magnetic poles?

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Magnetic poles are the regions of a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest; like poles repel each other, while opposite poles attract.

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What materials are typically not attracted to magnets?

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Materials like wood, plastic, and aluminum are typically not attracted to magnets.

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