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.

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What is a compass?

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A compass is a tool that uses magnetism to help people find direction.

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What are non-magnetic materials?

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Non-magnetic materials are substances like paper, plastic, and wood that do not attract magnets.

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What do magnets create?

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Magnets create forces that can either attract or repel objects.

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What is a magnetic field?

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

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What are magnetic materials?

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Magnetic materials are substances that can be attracted by magnets, such as metals like iron and nickel.

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What does it mean to repel?

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To repel means to push away; magnets can repel each other if they have the same poles facing.

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What does it mean to attract?

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To attract means to pull towards; magnets can attract each other if they have opposite poles facing.

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What are the two poles of a magnet?

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The two poles of a magnet are the north pole and the south pole.

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What happens when you cut a magnet in half?

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When you cut a magnet in half, each half becomes a new magnet with its own north and south poles.