Magnetism

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What helps Earth act like a gigantic magnet?

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Its iron core.

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What kind of objects will a magnet attract?

Back

Iron objects.

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What direction does the magnetic needle of a compass point to?

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North.

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What is the name for the invisible region around a magnet that can attract materials?

Back

Magnetic field.

Front

Why won’t a magnet attract a nail that is on the other side of the room?

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Because the magnet's magnetic field is not strong where the nail is.

Front

What are the two poles of a magnet called?

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North pole and South pole.

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What happens when you bring two north poles of magnets together?

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They repel each other.

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What happens when you bring a north pole and a south pole of magnets together?

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They attract each other.

Front

What is a common use of magnets in everyday life?

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Refrigerator doors use magnets to stay closed.

Front

What material is commonly used to make magnets?

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Iron.