Electricity and magnetism

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What produces electricity in an electromagnet?

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A battery provides the electricity needed to create an electromagnet.

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How are magnets oriented when they repel each other?

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Magnets repel each other when like poles are next to each other.

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What does it mean when objects repel each other?

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When objects repel each other, they move farther apart.

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Is metal a good conductor of electricity?

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True, metal is a good conductor of electricity.

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Do magnets need to touch an object to attract or repel it?

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No, magnets do not need to make contact to attract or repel.

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What is an electromagnet?

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An electromagnet is a type of magnet where the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.

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What are the two types of poles in a magnet?

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The two types of poles in a magnet are the north pole and the south pole.

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What happens when opposite poles of magnets are brought together?

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Opposite poles attract each other.

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

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What is the role of a conductor in an electric circuit?

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A conductor allows electric current to flow through it.