The Magnetic Mambo: The Magic School Bus Rides Again

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What does EXERT mean?

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To cause a force to act on an object.

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Do magnets pull on all kinds of metal?

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False, magnets do not pull on all kinds of metal.

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What happens to the atoms in a whistle when it becomes magnetic?

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The magnetic field in the magnetite makes the atoms in the whistle line up, making the whistle magnetic.

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In non-magnetized material, how do electrons spin?

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Electrons spin in all directions.

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What is everything in the world made up of?

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Everything is made up of tiny, little particles.

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What is a magnet?

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A magnet is an object that can attract certain metals like iron and nickel.

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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 materials are attracted to magnets?

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Materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt are attracted to magnets.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials.

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What happens when you break a magnet in half?

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Each half becomes a new magnet with its own north and south poles.