Magnetism

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a type of force that can attract or repel certain materials, primarily metals like iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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What materials are considered magnetic?

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Iron, nickel, and cobalt are all magnetic materials.

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What happens when you bring two magnets close together?

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They can either attract or repel each other depending on their poles.

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What is the north pole of a magnet?

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The north pole is the end of a magnet that is attracted to the Earth's magnetic north.

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What is the south pole of a magnet?

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The south pole is the end of a magnet that is attracted to the Earth's magnetic south.

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What does it mean for magnets to attract?

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Attract means that the magnets pull towards each other.

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What does it mean for magnets to repel?

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Repel means that the magnets push away from each other.

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Can a magnet pick up a penny? Why or why not?

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No, a magnet cannot pick up a penny because it does not contain iron.

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What is a magnetic field?

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A magnetic field is 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 retains its magnetism over time, while a temporary magnet only acts as a magnet when in a magnetic field.