Magnetism

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What can magnets do to other magnets?

Back

Magnets can attract or repel other magnets.

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Why can a magnet pick up a nail but not a penny?

Back

A magnet can pick up a nail because the nail contains iron.

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True or False: A magnetic field is visible.

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True

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Why do ring magnets stay apart when placed on a pencil?

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Ring magnets stay apart because the same poles of the magnets are facing each other.

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What happens when a North pole and a South pole are put together?

Back

They attract each other.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials, primarily metals like iron.

Front

What materials are typically attracted to magnets?

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Materials that contain iron, nickel, or cobalt are typically attracted to magnets.

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What is a magnetic field?

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

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What are the two types of magnetic poles?

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The two types of magnetic poles are North and South.

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What happens if you cut a magnet in half?

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If you cut a magnet in half, each half becomes a new magnet with its own North and South poles.