Magnets & Static Electricity

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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 nickel, and has a north and south pole.

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the build-up of electric charge on the surface of objects, which can cause them to attract or repel each other.

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What materials can stick to a magnet?

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Some metals, such as iron, nickel, and cobalt, can stick to a magnet.

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What is an electromagnet?

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An electromagnet is a type of magnet that is created by electric current flowing through a wire wrapped around a metal core.

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What do you need to make an electromagnet?

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To make an electromagnet, you need a battery, wire, and a metal object like a nail.

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What happens when you bring two magnets close together?

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They can either attract (pull together) or repel (push apart) depending on their poles.

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What is attraction in magnets?

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Attraction is the force that pulls two magnets towards each other when opposite poles are facing.

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What is repulsion in magnets?

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Repulsion is the force that pushes two magnets away from each other when the same poles are facing.

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What is the role of a battery in an electromagnet?

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The battery provides the electric current needed to create a magnetic field in the wire.

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Can aluminum stick to a magnet?

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No, aluminum does not stick to a magnet because it is not a magnetic metal.