Magnetism and Electricity

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, which results in attractive and repulsive forces between objects.

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What are the two poles of a magnet called?

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North pole and South pole.

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What happens when like poles of magnets are brought together?

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They repel each other.

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What happens when opposite poles of magnets are brought together?

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They attract each other.

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What materials are considered magnetic?

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Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt.

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the accumulation of electric charge on the surface of objects.

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What is an electric circuit?

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An electric circuit is a closed loop that allows electric current to flow.

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What is the role of a battery in a circuit?

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A battery provides the electrical energy needed to power the circuit.

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What is a magnetic field?

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A magnetic field is the region around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected.

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How can you increase the strength of an electromagnet?

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By increasing the number of coils of wire or the amount of electric current.