Magnetism

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials, especially metals like iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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What is a magnet?

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A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field, which can attract or repel other magnets or magnetic materials.

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What materials are attracted to magnets?

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

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What is an electromagnet?

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An electromagnet is a type of magnet created by wrapping wire into a coil and passing an electric current through it.

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What is a magnetic field?

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A magnetic field is an invisible area around a magnet where magnetic forces can act on other magnets or magnetic materials.

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What happens when two magnets are brought close together?

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They can either attract each other 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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The two poles of a magnet are called the north pole and the south pole.

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What is the rule for magnet poles?

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Opposite poles attract each other (north attracts south), while like poles repel each other (north repels north, south repels south).

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Can magnets attract non-metal objects?

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No, magnets typically attract only certain metals, not non-metal objects.

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What is a permanent magnet?

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A permanent magnet is a magnet that maintains its magnetic properties without the need for an electric current.