Magnets

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What are the two types of poles on a magnet?

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North pole and South pole.

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What happens when you bring two north poles of magnets together?

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They 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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They attract each other.

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What is a magnetic material?

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A material that can be attracted by a magnet, like iron.

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What happens if you break a magnet in half?

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You will have two smaller magnets, each with a north and south pole.

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What is the term for the force that pulls magnets together?

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Attraction.

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What is the term for the force that pushes magnets apart?

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Repulsion.

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Can a magnet attract non-magnetic materials?

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No, magnets only attract magnetic materials.

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What is the North Pole of a magnet?

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The end of a magnet that is attracted to the Earth's North.

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What is the South Pole of a magnet?

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The end of a magnet that is attracted to the Earth's South.