Magnets

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What is a magnet?

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A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field, attracting or repelling other magnetic materials.

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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 like poles of two magnets are brought together?

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They repel each other.

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What happens when opposite poles of two magnets are brought together?

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They attract each other.

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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 a magnetic field affect objects?

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A magnetic field can influence objects without direct contact, such as moving a compass needle.

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What is the shape of magnetic field lines around a magnet?

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Magnetic field lines emerge from the north pole and enter the south pole, forming closed loops.

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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, protecting the planet from solar wind.

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What is the role of a compass?

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A compass uses a magnetic needle that aligns with the Earth's magnetic field to indicate direction.

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What is the difference between ferromagnetic and non-ferromagnetic materials?

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Ferromagnetic materials can be magnetized and attracted to magnets, while non-ferromagnetic materials cannot.