Magnets & Static Electricity

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What is a magnet?

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A magnet is an object that can attract certain metals like iron and has a magnetic field around it.

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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 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 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 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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Rubbing a balloon on your hair creates static electricity, causing the balloon to attract your hair.

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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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How do speakers use electromagnets?

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Speakers use electromagnets to move a cone back and forth, creating sound.

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What happens when two like poles of a magnet are brought together?

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Two like poles (North-North or South-South) repel each other.

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What happens when two opposite poles of a magnet are brought together?

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Two opposite poles (North-South) attract each other.