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, nickel, and cobalt.

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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 happens when you bring two magnets close together?

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If the same poles (North-North or South-South) are brought together, they repel each other. If opposite poles (North-South) are brought together, they attract.

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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 is an electromagnet?

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

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What materials can magnets attract?

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Magnets can attract materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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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 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 is the Van de Graaff generator used for?

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The Van de Graaff generator is used to create static electricity and demonstrate electric charge.

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What happens to your hair when you touch a Van de Graaff generator?

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Your hair stands up because all the hairs have the same charge and repel each other.