Magnetism and Electricity

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What happens when like poles of two magnets are brought close together?

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They will repel each other.

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What happens when opposite poles of two magnets are brought close together?

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They will attract each other.

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Where is the force of attraction the strongest on a magnet?

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At the poles.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that DOES NOT allow electric current to flow.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that DOES allow electric current to flow.

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What is the magnetic field?

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The area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected.

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What materials are typically attracted to magnets?

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Iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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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 acts as a magnet when in a magnetic field.

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What is electromagnetism?

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The interaction between electricity and magnetism, often used to create magnets using electric current.

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What is the role of a switch in an electrical circuit?

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To open or close the circuit, controlling the flow of electricity.