Magnetism and Electricity

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials, like metals, and is caused by the motion of electric charges.

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What materials are attracted to magnets?

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Materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt are attracted to magnets.

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What is a magnet?

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A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field, which can attract or repel other magnets or magnetic materials.

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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, which can cause a shock when discharged.

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How can you feel static electricity?

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You can feel static electricity when you touch a metal object after walking on a carpet, causing a small shock.

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What happens when two magnets are brought close together?

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If like poles (north-north or south-south) are brought together, they repel each other; if opposite poles (north-south) are brought together, they attract.

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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, which can be turned on and off.

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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 north pole of a magnet?

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The north pole of a magnet is the end that points towards the Earth's North when freely suspended.

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What is the south pole of a magnet?

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The south pole of a magnet is the end that points towards the Earth's South when freely suspended.