Magnetic Fields

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What causes a compass needle to point north?

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A compass needle points north because it aligns with Earth's magnetic field.

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Can magnets interact without physical contact?

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Yes, magnets can interact without touching each other.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows heat and electricity to pass through it.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does NOT allow heat and electricity to pass through it.

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

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They repel each other.

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What is the area of magnetic force around a magnet called?

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The area of magnetic force around a magnet is known as its Magnetic Field.

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What is the difference between a magnet and a magnetic field?

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A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field, while a magnetic field is the area around the magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.

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What are the two poles of a magnet?

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The two poles of a magnet are the North pole and the South pole.

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What happens when the North pole of one magnet is brought near the South pole of another magnet?

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They attract each other.

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What is magnetic force?

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Magnetic force is the attraction or repulsion that arises between charged particles due to their motion.