Magnets & Static Electricity

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What is a magnetic field?

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A magnetic field is an invisible area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.

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What are the two poles of a magnet called?

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North pole and South pole.

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What happens when you bring two like poles of a magnet together?

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They repel each other.

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What happens when you bring two opposite poles of a magnet together?

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They attract each other.

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What is an electromagnet?

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An electromagnet is a type of magnet that is created by electric current.

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What materials can be attracted to magnets?

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Iron, nickel, and cobalt are materials that can be attracted to magnets.

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the build-up of electric charge on the surface of objects.

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What happens when you rub a balloon on your hair?

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The balloon becomes negatively charged and can attract your hair.

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What is the purpose of a battery in an electromagnet?

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The battery provides the electric current needed to create the magnetic field.

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What is a neodymium magnet?

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A neodymium magnet is a very strong type of permanent magnet made from an alloy of neodymium, iron, and boron.