Magnetism and Energy Concepts

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What happens to magnets when they are released?

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Magnets will move away from each other if they have like poles facing each other.

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Items with like charges _____ each other.

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Items with like charges repel each other.

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What is a magnetized iron nail called?

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A magnetized iron nail is called a temporary magnet.

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Which object would a magnet attract?

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A magnet would attract a steel paper clip.

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What happens to the force between two magnets as the distance between them increases?

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The force between two magnets decreases as the distance increases.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials, primarily metals like iron.

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What are the two types of magnets?

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The two types of magnets are permanent magnets and temporary magnets.

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What is a permanent magnet?

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A permanent magnet is a magnet that maintains its magnetic properties over time.

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What is a temporary magnet?

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A temporary magnet is a material that becomes magnetized in the presence of a magnetic field but loses its magnetism when the field is removed.

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What is the magnetic field?

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