Magnetism

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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, nickel, and cobalt.

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What materials are considered magnetic?

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Magnetic materials include iron, nickel, cobalt, and some alloys. Non-magnetic materials include plastic, wood, and glass.

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What happens when you bring a magnet close to a magnetic material?

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The magnetic material will be attracted to the magnet.

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What are the two poles of a magnet called?

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The two poles of a magnet are called the North pole and the South pole.

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What happens when two magnets are brought together?

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They can either attract or repel each other depending on the orientation of their poles.

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What is the rule for magnet poles?

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Like poles repel each other (North-North or South-South) and opposite poles attract each other (North-South).

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Can magnets attract non-magnetic materials?

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No, magnets cannot attract non-magnetic materials like plastic or wood.

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What is a common use of magnets in everyday life?

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Magnets are commonly used in refrigerator doors to keep them closed.

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What is the Earth's magnetic field?

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The Earth's magnetic field is a magnetic field that extends from the Earth's interior out into space, protecting the planet from solar wind.

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What is an electromagnet?

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An electromagnet is a type of magnet that is created by electric current flowing through a coil of wire.