MAGNETS

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What materials are attracted to magnets?

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Magnets attract ferromagnetic materials such as iron and steel.

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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 source of Earth's magnetic field?

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The Earth's core is responsible for generating its magnetic field.

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What happens when opposite poles of magnets are brought together?

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Opposite poles attract each other.

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What happens when like poles of magnets are brought together?

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Like poles repel each other.

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What is a ferromagnetic material?

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A ferromagnetic material is a substance that can be magnetized, such as iron, nickel, or cobalt.

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Can a magnet attract a non-metal object?

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No, magnets typically attract only ferromagnetic materials.

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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 magnetism, while a temporary magnet only exhibits magnetic properties when in a magnetic field.

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What is the role of the Earth's core in magnetism?

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The movement of molten iron in the Earth's outer core generates the Earth's magnetic field.

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What is magnetic polarity?

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Magnetic polarity refers to the orientation of the magnetic field, with a north and south pole.