Magnetism

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What characteristics do magnetic substances have?

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They have the ability to push and pull objects.

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I keep magnetism for a short amount of time. What am I?

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Temporary magnet.

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What happens when you turn off the electric current used to produce a magnetic field (an electromagnet)?

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The magnet's strength will decrease.

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What do the lines around a magnet represent?

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Magnetic Field.

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To repel means....

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To push away.

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What is a permanent magnet?

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A magnet that retains its magnetism for a long time.

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What is an electromagnet?

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A type of magnet where the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.

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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.

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What materials are typically attracted to magnets?

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Iron, nickel, and cobalt.