Magnetism

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials, primarily metals like iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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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 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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Where is the strongest magnetic force found on a magnet?

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The strongest magnetic force is found at the poles of the magnet.

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What is the Earth’s core primarily made of?

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The Earth's core is primarily made of iron.

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True or False: The Earth has a magnetic field.

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True.

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What does it mean to attract?

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To attract means to pull towards.

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What is a magnet?

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A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field and can attract certain metals.

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What happens when you bring two magnets close together?

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They can either attract or repel each other depending on their poles.

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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.