Magnetism

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What happens when two magnets with the same poles face each other?

Back

They move away from each other (repel).

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What is the reason a magnet can pick up a nail but not a penny?

Back

The nail contains iron.

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What are the two ends of a magnet called?

Back

Poles.

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What does a magnet do when it attracts another magnet?

Back

It pulls the other magnet towards itself.

Front

What do the lines around a magnet represent?

Back

Magnetic Field.

Front

What is the North Pole of a magnet?

Back

The end of the magnet that points towards the Earth's North when freely suspended.

Front

What is the South Pole of a magnet?

Back

The end of the magnet that points towards the Earth's South when freely suspended.

Front

What is magnetism?

Back

A force that can attract or repel certain materials, primarily metals like iron.

Front

Can magnets attract non-metal objects?

Back

No, magnets typically attract only ferromagnetic materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt.

Front

What is a magnetic field?

Back

The area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.