Magnets

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What is a magnet?

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A magnet is an object that can attract certain metals, like iron.

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What do magnets attract?

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Magnets attract iron and some other metals.

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What is one use of magnets in everyday life?

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Magnets can hold notes on a refrigerator.

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What must a refrigerator be made of for magnets to work on it?

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The refrigerator must be made of iron.

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How do magnets help keep cabinet doors closed?

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Magnets can hold the door of the cabinet closed when used with an iron plate.

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What happens when you hold a magnet above an iron bolt?

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The iron bolt will move up towards the magnet.

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What is the purpose of an iron plate in a name tag?

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The iron plate helps the name tag stick to the shirt using magnets.

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Where do the magnets need to be for a name tag to stick to a shirt?

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The magnets need to be on the inside of the shirt.

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Can magnets be heavy?

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No, magnets can be light or heavy, but their weight does not affect their ability to attract iron.

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Do all metals stick to magnets?

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No, only certain metals like iron, nickel, and cobalt stick to magnets.

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