Magnetism BrainPOP

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, which results in attractive and repulsive forces between objects.

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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 you bring two North Poles of magnets together?

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Two North Poles repel each other.

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What happens when you bring a North Pole and a South Pole of magnets together?

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A North Pole and a South Pole attract each other.

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What is a magnetic field?

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A magnetic field is the region around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected.

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What is a compass used for?

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A compass is used to determine direction, as its needle aligns with the Earth's magnetic field.

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What are magnetic domains?

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Magnetic domains are small regions within a material where the magnetic fields of atoms are aligned in the same direction.

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What occurs when a magnetic field is applied to certain metals?

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The metal can become temporarily magnetic as the magnetic domains align.

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Can a magnet attract non-magnetic materials?

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No, a magnet cannot attract non-magnetic materials like wood or plastic.

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What is the difference between permanent and temporary magnets?

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Permanent magnets maintain their magnetism over time, while temporary magnets only exhibit magnetism when in a magnetic field.