Magnetism

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What does it mean to attract?

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To pull toward.

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What is a magnetic field?

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An invisible area of magnetic force produced by magnets.

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What are non-magnetic materials?

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Materials such as plastic, wood, and glass that do not attract magnets.

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What does it mean to repel?

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To push away.

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

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They attract each other.

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What are the two types of magnetic poles?

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North pole and south pole.

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Can magnets attract non-magnetic materials?

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No, magnets only attract magnetic materials.

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What is an example of a magnetic material?

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Iron.

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What is the opposite of attract?

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Repel.

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What happens when two north poles of magnets are near each other?

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They repel each other.