Magnets and Magnetism

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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 happens when two like poles of magnets are brought close together?

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They will repel each other.

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What happens when two opposite poles of magnets are brought close together?

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They will attract each other.

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What do the lines around a magnet represent?

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Magnetic Field.

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Why do magnets stick to refrigerator doors?

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Because the doors are made of metal.

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What is the term for the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected?

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Magnetic Field.

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What materials are typically attracted to magnets?

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Ferromagnetic materials such as iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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What is the principle behind the operation of a compass?

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A compass aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field.

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What is the difference between permanent magnets and temporary magnets?

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Permanent magnets maintain their magnetism, while temporary magnets only exhibit magnetism in the presence of a magnetic field.

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What is magnetic induction?

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The process by which a material becomes magnetized when exposed to a magnetic field.