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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 can stick to surfaces like a refrigerator.

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What happens when two magnets have the same poles facing each other?

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They will repel, meaning they push away from each other.

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What force do you use when you pull a door open?

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You are using a pull force.

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What is the relationship between mass and force needed to move an object?

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The more mass an object has, the more force is needed to move it.

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What force do you use when you push something away from you?

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You are using a push force.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, like how the Earth pulls us down.

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact.

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What does it mean to attract?

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To attract means to pull something closer, like how magnets pull metal objects.

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What is an example of a push force?

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Pushing a swing is an example of a push force.

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What is an example of a pull force?

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Pulling a wagon is an example of a pull force.

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