Magnetism

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Magnets have a north and a south ___________

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pole

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The strongest part of a magnet is...

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the poles.

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As the distance between two magnets increases (they get farther apart), the force between them:

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Decreases

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A device that uses a free-moving magnetic needle to show direction is a:

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compass

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A magnet will pick up a nail, but not a penny because the nail

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contains iron.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials, primarily metals like iron.

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What materials are typically attracted to magnets?

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Materials that contain iron, nickel, or 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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What happens to the magnetic force as you move away from a magnet?

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The magnetic force decreases as you move away from the magnet.

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What is a lodestone?

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A lodestone is a naturally magnetized piece of the mineral magnetite.

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