Magnets & Static Electricity

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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 has a magnetic field around it.

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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 an electromagnet?

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An electromagnet is a type of magnet that is created by electric current.

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What happens when you cut a magnet in half?

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You create two smaller magnets, each with a north and south pole.

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the build-up of electric charge on the surface of objects.

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What is the magnetic field?

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The 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 the purpose of a Van de Graaff generator?

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A Van de Graaff generator is used to create static electricity.

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What happens to your hair when you touch a Van de Graaff generator?

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Your hair stands up because they all have the same charge.

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What is a common use of electromagnets?

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Electromagnets are used in devices like doorbells and speakers.