MAGNETISM

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What metal are magnets most attracted to?

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Iron

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TRUE or FALSE: You can have a magnet that has only one pole.

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FALSE

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What is the area that surrounds a magnet and affects other magnetic materials called?

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magnetic field

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What happens when similar poles of magnets are brought together?

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They REPEL each other.

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What happens if you break a magnet in half?

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Each piece has a North & South pole.

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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 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 is a magnetic field?

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A magnetic field is the region around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.

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What happens when opposite poles of magnets are brought together?

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They ATTRACT each other.

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Can magnets work through other materials?

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Yes, magnets can work through some materials, but the strength of the magnetic field decreases with distance.