Magnetism

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What surrounds every magnet?

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A magnetic field.

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What type of force is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a type of force.

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Is glass magnetic or non-magnetic?

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Glass is non-magnetic.

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What happens when you cut a bar magnet in half?

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You get two smaller magnets, each with a North and South pole.

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What do like poles of magnets do?

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Like poles repel each other.

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What do opposite poles of magnets do?

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Opposite poles attract each other.

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What is the unit of magnetic field strength?

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The unit of magnetic field strength is the Tesla (T).

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What is a permanent magnet?

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A permanent magnet is a material that maintains a persistent magnetic field.

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What is an electromagnet?

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An electromagnet is a type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.

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What is the Earth's magnetic field?

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The Earth's magnetic field is the magnetic field that extends from the Earth's interior out into space.