Magnets

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What happens if you break a magnet?

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It turns into 2 smaller magnets, each with a north and south pole.

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A compass always points....

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North

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Where were magnets discovered?

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Greece and China

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If magnets attract, they...

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pull together.

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True or False: Magnets were recently discovered.

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False.

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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 materials are typically attracted to magnets?

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Iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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What is a magnetic field?

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

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What is the difference between a permanent magnet and a temporary magnet?

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A permanent magnet retains its magnetism, while a temporary magnet only acts as a magnet when in a magnetic field.

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What is the purpose of a compass?

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To help find direction by using the Earth's magnetic field.