Magnetism

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What happens when a north pole and a south pole of two magnets face each other?

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They attract each other.

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What is a permanent magnet?

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A material that produces a magnetic field without any external magnetic field being present.

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How do iron filings respond to magnetic fields generated by two magnets with opposite poles?

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They align along the magnetic field lines, showing attraction.

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What is magnetism?

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A force of attraction or repulsion that occurs between two magnetic objects.

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What is a key feature of electromagnets?

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They can be turned on and off.

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What are the two types of magnetic poles?

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North pole and south pole.

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What occurs when two like poles of magnets are brought together?

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They repel each other.

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What is the term for the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected?

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Magnetic field.

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What materials are typically attracted to magnets?

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Ferromagnetic materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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What is the difference between a permanent magnet and an electromagnet?

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A permanent magnet maintains its magnetic field, while an electromagnet's field can be controlled by electricity.