Magnets

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What are the two ends of a magnet called?

Back

The poles.

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What is the term for materials that are attracted to magnets?

Back

Magnetic materials.

Front

Where is the magnetic force strongest on a magnet?

Back

At the poles.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

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What happens when two magnets attract each other?

Back

They pull together.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

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What is a magnet?

Back

A special metal that attracts other metals.

Front

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

Back

Magnetic field.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

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What is the difference between a permanent magnet and a temporary magnet?

Back

A permanent magnet maintains its magnetism, while a temporary magnet only exhibits magnetism in the presence of a magnetic field.

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What is the principle behind how magnets work?

Back

Magnets work due to the alignment of magnetic domains within the material.

Front

What is the term for the force exerted by magnets?

Back

Magnetic force.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Front

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

Back

They repel each other.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3