Magnets

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What is a magnet?

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A magnet is an object that can attract certain metals, like iron, and has a north and south pole.

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What materials can magnets attract?

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Magnets can attract materials made of iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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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.

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What happens when you bring two magnets close together?

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They can either attract or repel each other depending on their poles.

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What is magnetic attraction?

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Magnetic attraction is the force that pulls certain metals towards a magnet.

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What is magnetic repulsion?

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Magnetic repulsion is the force that pushes two like poles of magnets away from each other.

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Can magnets attract non-metal objects?

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No, magnets can only attract certain metals, not non-metal objects like plastic or wood.

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What is a compass?

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A compass is a tool that uses a magnetized needle to show direction, pointing towards the north.

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What is the purpose of a compass?

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The purpose of a compass is to help people find their way by showing directions.