Magnets

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What is a magnet?

Back

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

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What are the two types of poles on a magnet?

Back

North pole and South pole.

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What does 'attract' mean in terms of magnets?

Back

To pull towards each other.

Front

What does 'repel' mean in terms of magnets?

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To push away from each other.

Front

What direction does the North side of a compass point?

Back

North.

Front

What happens when you bring two North poles of magnets together?

Back

They repel each other.

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What happens when you bring a North pole and a South pole of magnets together?

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They attract each other.

Front

Where is the magnetic field strongest on a magnet?

Back

Around the poles.

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What is a nonmagnetic material?

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A material that cannot be attracted by a magnet, like glass.

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Can magnets attract all metals?

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No, magnets can only attract certain metals like iron, nickel, and cobalt.