Magnetism

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What do you need to build an electromagnet?

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You need a wire, a conductor, a battery, and some paper clips.

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When two magnets attract, what do they do?

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They pull together.

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Why does Earth act like a giant magnet?

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Because its center is made up mostly of iron.

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What kind of magnet can be turned on and off?

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An electromagnet.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a type of force.

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What is a magnet?

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A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field.

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What are the two types of magnets?

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Permanent magnets and temporary magnets.

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What is a permanent magnet?

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A permanent magnet is a magnet that maintains its magnetic properties without the need for an external power source.

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What is a temporary magnet?

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A temporary magnet is a magnet that loses its magnetism when the external magnetic field is removed.

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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.