4th Grade Magnets

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What is a magnet?

Back

A magnet is an object that can attract certain metals, such as iron, and has a magnetic field.

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What are the two poles of a magnet called?

Back

The two poles of a magnet are called the North Pole and the South Pole.

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What happens when you bring two magnets with the same poles together?

Back

They repel each other.

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What happens when you bring two magnets with opposite poles together?

Back

They attract each other.

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What is the strongest part of a magnet?

Back

The strongest part of a magnet is its poles.

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What materials are attracted to magnets?

Back

Materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt are attracted to magnets.

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What is a magnetic field?

Back

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

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How does distance affect the strength of a magnet's attraction?

Back

As the distance between two magnets increases, the force of attraction decreases.

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What is a wand magnet?

Back

A wand magnet is a long, thin magnet that is often used in classrooms for demonstrations.

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Can a magnet attract non-metal objects?

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No, magnets typically attract only certain metals.