Explore Magnetism and Magnetic Forces

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What happens if you hold the south pole of one magnet close to the north pole of another magnet?

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They will attract each other.

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The region around a magnet where the magnetic forces act is the _____

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magnetic field.

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True or False: The magnetic domains of a permanent magnet are arranged randomly.

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False.

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A compass needle acts as a(n) __________.

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magnet.

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To increase the magnetic potential energy between two magnets, you can push together _______ _________ _________.

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2 similar poles.

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What is a magnet?

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An object that produces a magnetic field.

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What are the two types of magnets?

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Permanent magnets and temporary magnets.

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What is the force between two like poles of a magnet?

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They repel each other.

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What is the force between two opposite poles of a magnet?

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They attract each other.

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What is a magnetic domain?

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A region in a magnetic material where the magnetic fields of atoms are aligned.