Magnetism and Electromagnetism Concepts

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What is a magnet?

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An object that can attract or repel other magnets and certain materials, such as iron and nickel.

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What is a magnetic field?

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The region of space around a magnet where its magnetic force can be felt.

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How can you increase the strength of an electromagnet?

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By increasing the number of coils.

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What is an electromagnet?

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A magnet created by electric current flowing through wires.

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What is magnetism?

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The force exerted by magnets as they attract or repel each other.

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What materials are typically attracted to magnets?

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Iron and nickel.

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What is the difference between a permanent magnet and an electromagnet?

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A permanent magnet is always magnetized, while an electromagnet is magnetized only when electric current flows through it.

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What happens when you cut a magnet in half?

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You create two smaller magnets, each with a north and south pole.

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What is the north pole of a magnet?

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The end of a magnet that is attracted to the Earth's geographic North Pole.

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What is the south pole of a magnet?

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The end of a magnet that is attracted to the Earth's geographic South Pole.