Magnet

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What is a ring magnet?

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A ring magnet is a type of magnet shaped like a ring, often used in various applications such as motors and sensors.

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

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They repel each other.

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What is an electromagnet?

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An electromagnet is a type of magnet created by electric current flowing through a coil of wire wrapped around a ferromagnetic material, like iron.

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What is a horseshoe magnet?

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A horseshoe magnet is a type of magnet that is shaped like a horseshoe, with its poles at the ends, and is used to create a strong magnetic field.

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What can magnetic substances do?

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Magnetic substances can move iron objects without touching them.

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What is a bar magnet?

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A bar magnet is a rectangular piece of magnetized material with a north and south pole.

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

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A permanent magnet maintains its magnetic properties without the need for electricity, while an electromagnet requires electric current to generate a magnetic field.

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What is magnetic attraction?

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Magnetic attraction is the force that pulls together opposite poles of magnets, such as a north pole and a south pole.

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What is magnetic repulsion?

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Magnetic repulsion is the force that pushes apart like poles of magnets, such as two north poles.

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What materials are typically attracted to magnets?

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Materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt are typically attracted to magnets.

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