Magnetism

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, which results in attractive and repulsive forces between objects.

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What is a magnet?

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A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field, attracting certain materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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What are the two types of magnets?

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The two types of magnets are permanent magnets (which maintain their magnetism) and temporary magnets (which only exhibit magnetism when in a magnetic field).

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What is the magnetic field?

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The magnetic field is the region around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected.

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What are the poles of a magnet?

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The poles of a magnet are the regions where the magnetic force is strongest; every magnet has a North Pole and a South Pole.

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What happens when you bring two like poles of a magnet together?

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When two like poles (North-North or South-South) are brought together, they repel each other.

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What happens when you bring two opposite poles of a magnet together?

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When opposite poles (North-South) are brought together, they attract each other.

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What is a compass?

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A compass is a device that uses a free-moving magnetic needle to show direction, aligning with the Earth's magnetic field.

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What materials are attracted to magnets?

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Materials that are attracted to magnets include ferromagnetic materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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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, affecting compass needles and other magnetic objects.