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 and nickel.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

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True or False: All metals stick to magnets.

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False

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Which of the following is nonmagnetic: iron, steel, nickel, or glass?

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Glass is nonmagnetic.

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What is a natural magnet that comes from Earth called?

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Lodestone.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a type of force that can attract or repel certain materials.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

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Can magnets attract objects from a distance?

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Yes, some forces, including magnetism, can cause objects to move from a distance.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

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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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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

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What is the opposite of magnetism?

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There is no direct opposite, but nonmagnetic materials do not respond to magnets.

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What happens when you cut a magnet in half?

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You create two smaller magnets, each with a north and south pole.

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What is the north pole of a magnet?

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The north pole is the part of the magnet that points towards the Earth's North when allowed to move freely.