Magnetism

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What is magnetism?

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

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What are the two poles of a magnet?

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

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What happens when you bring two magnets close together?

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They can either attract each other or repel each other depending on their poles.

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What is a magnetic field?

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

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Can magnets attract materials other than iron?

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No, magnets primarily attract materials made of iron, nickel, or cobalt.

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What is the Earth's core made of that helps it act like a magnet?

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The Earth's core is made of iron, which helps it act like a gigantic magnet.

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What does it mean when magnets repel each other?

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When magnets repel each other, they push away from each other instead of coming together.

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Why can't a magnet attract a nail that is far away?

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A magnet cannot attract a nail that is far away because its magnetic field is not strong enough at that distance.

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What is a round magnet?

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A round magnet is a magnet shaped like a circle, and it has a north pole and a south pole.

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What materials can be attracted by magnets?

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Magnets can attract materials made of iron, nickel, or cobalt.