Magnets and Magnetism

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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 attract or repel other objects.

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What is a magnetic material?

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A magnetic material is a substance that can be attracted by a magnet, such as iron or nickel.

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What surrounds every magnet?

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Every magnet is surrounded by a magnetic field.

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What happens when two magnets are brought close together?

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

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion; the faster it moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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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 or repel certain materials.

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What are the two types of magnets?

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The two types of magnets are permanent magnets and temporary 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 attraction and repulsion in magnets?

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Attraction occurs when opposite poles of magnets come together, while repulsion occurs when like poles face each other.

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What is a permanent magnet?

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A permanent magnet is a magnet that maintains its magnetic properties over time without needing an external power source.