Magnets & Static Electricity

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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 nickel.

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What materials are attracted to magnets?

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Iron, nickel, and cobalt are attracted to magnets.

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What is a magnetic field?

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A magnetic field is the 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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The two poles are called the north pole and the south pole.

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What happens when you bring two magnets together?

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They can either attract (pull together) or repel (push apart) depending on their poles.

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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 is an electromagnet?

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

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What do you need to make an electromagnet?

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You need a wire, a battery, and a metal object like a nail.

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What is repulsion in magnets?

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Repulsion is when two like poles of magnets push away from each other.

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What is attraction in magnets?

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Attraction is when opposite poles of magnets pull towards each other.