Magnetism

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What materials do magnets attract?

Back

Magnets attract materials made of iron.

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What is an electromagnet?

Back

An electromagnet is a type of magnet that can be turned on and off.

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What is the area around a magnet where its force can attract objects?

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The area is called the magnetic field.

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What are the two poles of a magnet?

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The two poles of a magnet are the north pole and the south pole.

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What device uses a magnetic needle to show direction?

Back

A compass uses a magnetic needle to show direction.

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What is magnetism?

Back

Magnetism is the force that attracts certain materials, like iron, and is produced by magnets.

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

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Two north poles 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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A north pole and a south pole attract 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 without needing electricity.

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What is a temporary magnet?

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A temporary magnet is a material that becomes a magnet only when in a magnetic field.