MAGNETS

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What are magnetic field lines?

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Magnetic field lines are imaginary lines that represent the direction and strength of a magnetic field. They point from the North pole to the South pole of a magnet.

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What device uses a magnet on a needle for navigation?

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A compass is a device that has a magnet on a needle that spins freely, allowing it to point towards the North.

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What happens to the force between two magnets as they get farther apart?

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The force between two magnets decreases as the distance between them increases.

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What occurs when you cut a magnet in half?

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When you cut a magnet in half, each half becomes a new magnet with its own North and South poles.

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Which direction does a compass needle always point?

Back

The needle of a compass always points North.

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What is a magnet?

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A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field, attracting certain materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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What are the two types of magnets?

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The two types of magnets are permanent magnets, which maintain their magnetism, and temporary magnets, which only act as magnets when in a magnetic field.

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What is the North pole of a magnet?

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The North pole of a magnet is the end that points towards the Earth's North when freely suspended.

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What is the South pole of a magnet?

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The South pole of a magnet is the end that points towards the Earth's South when freely suspended.

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What is magnetic attraction?

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Magnetic attraction is the force that pulls certain materials towards a magnet.