Magnets

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What is a magnet?

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A magnet is an object that can attract certain metals, like iron.

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What materials can magnets attract?

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Magnets can attract materials made of iron, nickel, or cobalt.

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What happens when you put two magnets together?

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They can either attract (pull together) or repel (push apart) each other.

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What does it mean for magnets to repel each other?

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When magnets repel each other, they push away from each other.

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What does it mean for magnets to attract each other?

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When magnets attract each other, they pull towards each other.

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What is a magnetic field?

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A magnetic field is the area around a magnet where it can attract or repel other magnets or magnetic materials.

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Can a magnet work through some materials?

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Yes, magnets can work through some materials, like paper or plastic, but not through metals.

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What is an example of a magnet in everyday life?

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A refrigerator magnet is a common example of a magnet.

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What is the North Pole of a magnet?

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The North Pole is the end of a magnet that is attracted to the Earth's North.

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What is the South Pole of a magnet?

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The South Pole is the end of a magnet that is attracted to the Earth's South.

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