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What happens when two magnets are brought close together?

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They can attract or repel each other.

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What is a magnet?

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

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What is the North side of a compass?

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The North side of a compass always points towards the Earth's North magnetic pole.

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What materials do magnets attract?

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Magnets attract materials that contain iron, nickel, or cobalt.

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What is the opposite of attraction in magnets?

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Repulsion.

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Can magnets harm electronic devices?

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Yes, magnets can harm computers and other electronic devices.

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What is Earth's magnetic field?

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Earth's magnetic field is the magnetic force that surrounds the Earth and affects compasses.

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What happens if you put two North poles of magnets together?

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They will repel each other.

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What happens if you put a North pole and a South pole of magnets together?

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They will attract each other.

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What is a compass used for?

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A compass is used to find directions.