Magnets and Magnetism

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What is the term for magnetism created by an electric current?

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Electromagnetism

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True or False: All metals are attracted to magnets.

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False

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What materials do magnets attract?

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Iron

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What are the two poles of a bar magnet?

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North and South

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Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt are all __________ materials.

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Magnetic

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What is a magnet?

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An object that produces a magnetic field and can attract certain metals.

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What is the magnetic field?

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The area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.

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What happens when you cut a magnet in half?

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You create two smaller magnets, each with a north and south pole.

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What is a permanent magnet?

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A magnet that maintains its magnetic properties over time.

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What is an electromagnet?

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A magnet created by electric current flowing through a coil of wire.