magnets/electricity

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What happens when a north pole and a south pole of magnets face each other?

Back

They attract each other.

Front

What causes static electricity in hair when rubbing a balloon on a sweater?

Back

The protons in the sweater attract the electrons in the balloon.

Front

What will the south end of a magnet do when it meets the south end of another magnet?

Back

They will repel each other.

Front

What factors affect the strength of a magnet's magnetic force?

Back

The size of the magnet, what the magnet is made of, and the distance from the magnet.

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

An object that produces a magnetic field and can attract or repel certain materials.

Front

What are the two types of magnetic poles?

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North pole and south pole.

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What is static electricity?

Back

A buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

Front

What happens to electrons when two objects are rubbed together?

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Electrons can be transferred from one object to another, creating static electricity.

Front

What is the principle of electromagnetic induction?

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The process of generating electric current in a conductor by changing the magnetic field around it.

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What materials are typically attracted to magnets?

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Iron, nickel, and cobalt.