Magnetism

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials, such as iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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What is a magnetic field?

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The invisible area around a magnet where its force can attract or repel objects.

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What materials are attracted to magnets?

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Iron, nickel, and cobalt are attracted to magnets.

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What happens when two magnets are brought close together?

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They can either attract or repel each other depending on their poles.

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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 does it mean for a magnet to repel?

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To push away another magnet or magnetic material.

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What does it mean for a magnet to attract?

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To pull towards itself another magnet or magnetic material.

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Can a magnet attract non-magnetic materials?

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No, magnets only attract magnetic materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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What is a bar magnet?

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A rectangular magnet that has a north and south pole.

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What is a horseshoe magnet?

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A U-shaped magnet that is stronger than a bar magnet and has its poles at the ends.