Magnets & Static Electricity

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What is a magnetic field?

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A magnetic field is an invisible area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.

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What are the two poles of a magnet called?

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

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What materials are attracted to magnets?

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Materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt are attracted to magnets.

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What is a neodymium magnet?

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A neodymium magnet is a very strong type of permanent magnet made from an alloy of neodymium, iron, and boron.

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What happens when you bring two magnets close together?

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They can either attract or repel each other depending on their poles.

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the build-up of electric charge on the surface of objects.

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What happens when you rub a balloon on your hair?

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The balloon becomes negatively charged and can attract small pieces of paper.

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What is an electromagnet?

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An electromagnet is a type of magnet that is created by electric current.

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What is the difference between a magnet and static electricity?

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A magnet has a magnetic field and can attract certain metals, while static electricity is a charge that can cause objects to attract or repel.

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What does it mean when charges are repelling?

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When charges are repelling, it means that two like charges (positive-positive or negative-negative) are pushing away from each other.