Magnetism

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What is the strongest attraction force of a magnet?

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At the poles.

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Does the Earth have a magnetic field?

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True.

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What is a temporary magnet?

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A material that exhibits magnetism for a short amount of time.

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What is an example of an electromagnet?

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The type of magnet in a car motor.

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What happens to an electromagnet when the electric current is turned off?

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The magnet's strength will decrease.

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What are the two poles of a magnet called?

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North pole and South pole.

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What is the definition of magnetism?

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The force of attraction or repulsion between magnetic materials.

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What materials are typically attracted to magnets?

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Iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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

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A permanent magnet retains its magnetism, while a temporary magnet loses it after the external magnetic field is removed.

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What is an electromagnet?

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A type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.