Magnets and Forces

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What is a magnet?

Back

A magnet is an object that can attract certain metals, like iron, and has a magnetic field.

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What are the two poles of a magnet?

Back

The two poles of a magnet are called the north pole and the south pole.

Front

What does it mean when two magnets repel each other?

Back

When two magnets repel each other, they push away from each other.

Front

What materials can a magnet attract?

Back

A magnet can attract materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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What happens to a magnet's strength as you move away from it?

Back

A magnet's strength decreases as you move farther away from it.

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What is a magnetic field?

Back

A magnetic field is the area around a magnet where it can attract or repel other magnets or magnetic materials.

Front

Can a magnet attract a paperclip?

Back

Yes, a magnet can attract a paperclip because it is made of metal.

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What happens when you place two north poles of magnets together?

Back

They will repel each other and push away.

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What happens when you place a north pole and a south pole of magnets together?

Back

They will attract each other and come closer together.

Front

Why won't a magnet attract a nail that is far away?

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Because the magnet's magnetic field is not strong enough at that distance.