Electric and Magnetic Forces Review

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What type of material can magnets attract?

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Magnets can attract ferromagnetic materials such as iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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Is iron the only material that a magnet can attract?

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False. Magnets can attract other materials like nickel and cobalt as well.

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What happens when the north and south poles of two magnets face each other?

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They attract each other.

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What do the lines drawn around a magnet represent?

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The magnetic field.

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What is the interaction between electricity and magnetism called?

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Electromagnetism.

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What is a ferromagnetic material?

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A material that can be magnetized, such as iron, nickel, or cobalt.

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What is the difference between a permanent magnet and a temporary magnet?

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A permanent magnet retains its magnetism, while a temporary magnet only exhibits magnetic properties when in a magnetic field.

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What is the magnetic field?

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The region around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected.

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What is the role of electric current in creating a magnetic field?

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Electric current flowing through a wire generates a magnetic field around the wire.

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What is an electromagnet?

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A type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.