Magnetism

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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, nickel, and cobalt.

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What materials are attracted to magnets?

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Steel, Iron, and Nickel are attracted to magnets.

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Where is the strongest magnetic force found on a magnet?

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At the poles of the magnet.

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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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True or False: The Earth has a magnetic field.

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True.

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What do the lines around a magnet represent?

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The lines represent the magnetic field.

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What is a magnet?

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A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field and can attract certain metals.

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What are the two poles of a magnet called?

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North Pole and South Pole.

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What happens when you cut a magnet in half?

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You create two smaller magnets, each with its own North and South pole.

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What is the difference between a permanent magnet and a temporary magnet?

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A permanent magnet retains its magnetism, while a temporary magnet only acts as a magnet when in a magnetic field.