Magnetism

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What type of field does the Earth produce?

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Magnetic field.

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What is a permanent magnet?

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A material that produces a magnetic field without any external magnetic field being present.

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What happens when a north pole and a south pole of two magnets face each other?

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They attract each other.

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What do iron filings show when placed near magnets with opposite poles facing each other?

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They align along the magnetic field lines, demonstrating attraction.

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What is a key feature of electromagnets?

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They can be turned on and off.

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What are the two types of magnetic poles?

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North pole and south pole.

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What is the result of placing two like poles of magnets together?

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They repel each other.

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What is the term for materials that can be magnetized?

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Ferromagnetic materials.

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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 field, while an electromagnet's field can be controlled by electricity.

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What is the principle behind how a compass works?

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A compass aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field.