Magnetism and Gravity

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What is magnetism?

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

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What are the two types of magnetic poles?

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The two types of magnetic poles are North and South poles.

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What happens when two LIKE poles of a magnet are brought together?

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Two LIKE poles of a magnet repel each other.

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What happens when two OPPOSITE poles of a magnet are brought together?

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Two OPPOSITE poles of a magnet attract each other.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

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What does gravity do to a ball tossed into the air?

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Gravity pulls the ball back down toward the ground.

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull on an object.

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What causes a ball to roll down a ramp?

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The pull of gravity causes a ball to roll down a ramp.

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What is movement?

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Movement is a change in position of an object.

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What is an example of a force?

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An example of a force is pushing a door open.