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What are magnetic domains?

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Magnetic domains are regions within a magnetic material where the magnetic moments of atoms are aligned in the same direction.

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What shape does the magnetic field of a horseshoe magnet resemble?

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The magnetic field of a horseshoe magnet resembles the field created by two opposite poles brought near each other.

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What is a permanent magnet?

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A permanent magnet is a material that produces a magnetic field without the need for an external magnetic field.

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What happens to the magnetic force when two magnets are close together?

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The magnetic force becomes strong when two magnets are close together.

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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 detected.

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What is the difference between a permanent magnet and a temporary magnet?

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A permanent magnet maintains its magnetic properties over time, while a temporary magnet only exhibits magnetism in the presence of an external magnetic field.

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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 like poles of magnets are brought together?

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Like poles of magnets repel each other.

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What happens when opposite poles of magnets are brought together?

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Opposite poles of magnets attract each other.

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What is the unit of measurement for magnetic field strength?

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The unit of measurement for magnetic field strength is the Tesla (T).