3rd Grade Magnet Review

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What is a permanent magnet?

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A permanent magnet is a magnet that keeps its magnetism for a long time.

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What is a temporary magnet?

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A temporary magnet is a magnet that loses its magnetism after a short time.

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What happens when two magnets repel each other?

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The poles of the magnets push away from each other.

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What materials are considered magnetic?

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Iron, nickel, and cobalt are all magnetic materials.

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What is a non-magnetic object?

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A non-magnetic object is one that does not attract magnets, like a toothpick.

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What are the poles of a magnet?

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The poles of a magnet are the ends where the magnetic force is strongest, called the north and south poles.

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Can a small magnet be stronger than a big magnet?

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Yes, a small magnet can be stronger than a big magnet.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials, like iron.

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What is the magnetic field?

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The magnetic field is the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.

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What happens if you cut a magnet in half?

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If you cut a magnet in half, each half becomes a new magnet with its own north and south poles.