Magnetism and Electricity

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What is magnetism?

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A force created by magnets that pulls some metals.

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What device produces magnetism by spinning a coil of wire around a nail?

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Electromagnet.

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Why does a compass needle point north?

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It lines up with the Earth's magnetic field.

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What does 'flow' mean in the context of electricity?

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To move or travel smoothly in a certain direction.

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What is true about a bar magnet?

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It is surrounded by a magnetic field.

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What is an electromagnet?

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A device that produces magnetism using electricity.

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What is the north pole of a magnet?

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The part of the magnet that attracts the south pole of another magnet.

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What is the south pole of a magnet?

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The part of the magnet that attracts the north pole of another magnet.

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What materials can be 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.