Magnetism review

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials, like iron, and is caused by the motion of electric charges.

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What materials are attracted to magnets?

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

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What is a magnet's north pole?

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The north pole of a magnet is the end that points towards the Earth's North when allowed to move freely.

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What is a magnet's south pole?

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The south pole of a magnet is the end that points towards the Earth's South when allowed to move freely.

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What happens when you bring two north poles of magnets together?

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Two north poles will repel each other.

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What happens when you bring a north pole and a south pole of magnets together?

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A north pole and a south pole will attract each other.

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What is a temporary magnet?

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A temporary magnet is a material that can be magnetized but loses its magnetism after some time.

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What is a permanent magnet?

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A permanent magnet is a material that is always magnetized and does not lose its magnetism.

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Where is the strongest magnetic force on a magnet?

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The strongest magnetic force is at the poles of the magnet.

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How does Earth act like a magnet?

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Earth acts like a giant magnet because it has a core made mostly of iron.