Magnets

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What is a magnet?

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A magnet is an object that can attract certain metals, like iron, and has a magnetic field.

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What happens when two magnets attract each other?

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They pull towards each other.

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What happens when two magnets repel each other?

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They push away from each other.

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What materials do magnets attract?

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Magnets attract materials made of iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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What is a magnetic field?

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A magnetic field is the area around a magnet where it can attract or repel other magnets or magnetic materials.

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What are the two poles of a magnet called?

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The two poles are called the North Pole and the South Pole.

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What happens if you cut a magnet in half?

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You get two smaller magnets, each with a North and South pole.

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Can magnets attract non-metal objects?

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No, magnets only attract certain metals.

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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.

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What is the difference between a permanent magnet and a temporary magnet?

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A permanent magnet keeps its magnetism, while a temporary magnet only acts like a magnet when in a magnetic field.