Magnetism

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, which results in attractive and repulsive forces between objects.

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Which metals are attracted to magnets?

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Iron, nickel, and cobalt are metals that 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 is the difference between magnetic and non-magnetic materials?

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Magnetic materials have electrons that line up in the same direction, while non-magnetic materials have electrons that are oriented in different directions.

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True or False: All metals are magnetic.

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False. Not all metals are attracted to magnets.

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What is a permanent magnet?

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A permanent magnet is a material that maintains its magnetic properties without the need for an external magnetic field.

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What is an electromagnet?

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An electromagnet is a type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.

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What are the two poles of a magnet called?

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The two poles of a magnet are called the north pole and the south pole.

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What happens when you cut a magnet in half?

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When you cut a magnet in half, each half becomes a new magnet with its own north and south poles.

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What is the force of magnetism?

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The force of magnetism is the attraction or repulsion that occurs between magnetic materials.