Magnetism

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What are the two types of poles in a magnet?

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North pole and South pole.

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What happens when two like poles of magnets are brought close together?

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They repel each other.

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

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They attract each other.

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What is the Earth's magnetic field similar to?

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A bar magnet, as it has north and south poles.

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Can electricity be used to create a magnet?

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Yes, electricity can create a magnetic field.

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What is a magnetic field?

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The area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.

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What materials are typically attracted to magnets?

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Iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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What is the principle behind electromagnets?

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Electric current flowing through a wire creates a magnetic field.

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What is the difference between permanent magnets and temporary magnets?

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Permanent magnets maintain their magnetism, while temporary magnets only act as magnets when in a magnetic field.

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What is magnetic induction?

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The process by which a material becomes magnetized when exposed to a magnetic field.