Magnets & Static Electricity

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What is a neodymium magnet?

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A neodymium magnet is a very strong type of permanent magnet made from an alloy of neodymium, iron, and boron.

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What materials can stick to a magnet?

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Some metals, like iron and nickel, can stick to a magnet.

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What is aluminum?

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Aluminum is a metal that does not stick to magnets.

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What is a magnetic field?

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

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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 cut a magnet in half?

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When you cut a magnet in half, each half becomes a new magnet with its own north and south poles.

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What is an electromagnet?

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

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What is static electricity?

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

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What can cause static electricity?

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Static electricity can be caused by rubbing two different materials together, like rubbing a balloon on your hair.

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What is the difference between a permanent magnet and an electromagnet?

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A permanent magnet always has a magnetic field, while an electromagnet only has a magnetic field when electric current is flowing.