Magnetism

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials, like iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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What are the two types of magnetic poles?

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The two types of magnetic poles are North pole and South pole.

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What happens when two North poles of magnets face each other?

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The magnets will repel each other.

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What happens when a North pole and a South pole of magnets face each other?

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The magnets will attract each other.

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What materials are attracted to magnets?

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Materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt are attracted to magnets.

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What is magnetic attraction?

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Magnetic attraction is when two magnets pull towards each other.

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What is magnetic repulsion?

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Magnetic repulsion is when two magnets push away from each other.

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Can all metals be attracted to magnets?

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No, only certain metals like iron, nickel, and cobalt are magnetic.

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What is a magnetic field?

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A magnetic field is the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.

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What is a compass?

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A compass is a tool that uses a magnet to show direction, pointing towards the Earth's North pole.