Electric and Magnetic Forces Review

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What happens to an electromagnet when electricity is cut off?

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It stops being magnetic.

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What type of energy produces a magnetic field when creating an electromagnet?

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Electrical energy produces a magnetic field.

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What is the giant magnet that gives Earth its magnetic field?

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Earth.

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What do objects with magnetic properties do to each other?

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They attract.

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What can paperclips and other iron-containing objects become when exposed to a magnetic field?

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Temporary magnets.

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What is an electromagnet?

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A magnet created by electric current flowing through a wire.

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What is the relationship between electricity and magnetism?

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Electricity can create magnetism, and moving magnets can create electricity.

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What is a magnetic field?

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An area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.

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What materials are typically attracted to magnets?

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Iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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What is the core of the Earth made of that contributes to its magnetic field?

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Nickel and iron.