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What is a magnet?

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

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What materials do magnets attract?

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Magnets attract items made of iron, cobalt, and nickel.

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Do magnets attract all metal objects?

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No, magnets do not attract all metal objects.

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Can a magnet attract a book?

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No, a magnet cannot attract a book because books are made of paper.

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Can a magnet attract chalk?

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No, a magnet cannot attract chalk.

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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 magnetic materials.

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What happens when you bring a magnet close to a paperclip?

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The magnet will attract the paperclip because it is made of metal that magnets can attract.

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What is a non-magnetic material?

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A non-magnetic material is a material that is not attracted to magnets, like wood or plastic.

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What is the North Pole of a magnet?

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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 the South Pole of a magnet?

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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.