Magnetism

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What is magnetism?

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

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What do we call it when two magnets pull toward each other?

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Attract

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What do we call it when two magnets push away from each other?

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Repel

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull that can cause an object to move or change its motion.

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What happens to a steel nail when it touches a permanent magnet?

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Magnetism is induced in the steel nail, making it behave like a magnet.

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Why do magnets stick to steel?

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Because steel is mostly made of iron, which is a magnetic material.

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What is induced magnetism?

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Induced magnetism occurs when a material becomes magnetized due to the influence of a magnetic field.

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What materials are typically attracted to magnets?

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

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What is a temporary magnet?

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A temporary magnet is a material that can become magnetized when in a magnetic field but loses its magnetism when the field is removed.

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What is a permanent magnet?

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A permanent magnet is a material that is magnetized and retains its magnetism over time.