Magnets

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What is a magnet?

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A magnet is an object that can attract certain metals, like iron, and has a north and south pole.

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What does it mean to attract?

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To attract means to pull objects together.

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What does it mean to repel?

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To repel means to push objects away from 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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What happens when two magnets with the same poles face each other?

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They repel each other.

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What happens when two magnets with opposite poles face each other?

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They attract each other.

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Can magnets attract non-metal objects?

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No, magnets can only attract certain metals.

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What materials are commonly attracted to magnets?

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Iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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What is a magnetic field?

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A magnetic field is the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.

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How can you test if an object is magnetic?

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You can bring a magnet close to the object; if it is attracted, it is magnetic.