Magnets and Electricity Review

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What material is most likely to be attracted to a magnet?

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Iron is the material most likely to be attracted to a magnet.

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Why does aluminum foil not move when placed near a magnet?

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Aluminum does not contain iron, which is necessary for magnetic attraction.

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What happens when a charged object is placed near an oppositely charged object?

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The charged objects will move closer together due to the attraction between opposite charges.

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

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What happens to hair when a balloon is rubbed on it?

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The hair stands up due to static electricity created by the friction between the balloon and hair.

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What occurs when two positively charged objects come into contact?

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The positively charged objects will repel each other.

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What is the principle behind magnetic attraction?

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Magnetic attraction occurs between materials that have magnetic properties, primarily those containing iron.

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What is the difference between static electricity and current electricity?

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Static electricity is the buildup of charge, while current electricity is the flow of electric charge.

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What is an example of a non-magnetic material?

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Aluminum is an example of a non-magnetic material.

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How can you create static electricity?

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Static electricity can be created by rubbing two different materials together, causing a transfer of electrons.