Magnets and Forces

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What is a magnet?

Back

A magnet is an object that can attract certain metals, like iron, due to its magnetic field.

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What is magnetism?

Back

Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials, especially metals.

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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.

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What happens when you bring the north pole of one magnet close to the north pole of another magnet?

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They repel each other (push apart).

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What happens when you bring the north pole of one magnet close to the south pole of another magnet?

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They attract each other (pull 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 felt.

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Can magnets attract objects that are far away?

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No, magnets can only attract objects that are within their magnetic field.

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What materials do magnets attract?

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Magnets attract materials made of iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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What is a balanced force?

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A balanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are equal in size and opposite in direction.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force occurs when one force is stronger than the other, causing the object to move.