Magnets & Static Electricity

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What materials stick to a magnet?

Back

Some metals stick to a magnet.

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What happens when two magnets are pushed together?

Back

They can either attract or repel each other.

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What is repulsion in magnets?

Back

Repulsion is when two like poles of magnets push away from each other.

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What is attraction in magnets?

Back

Attraction is when opposite poles of magnets pull towards each other.

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What is a magnetic field?

Back

A magnetic field is the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.

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What are the two poles of a magnet?

Back

The two poles are the north pole and the south pole.

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What is an electromagnet?

Back

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

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What do you need to build an electromagnet?

Back

You need wire, a nail, and a battery.

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What is static electricity?

Back

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

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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.