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 has a magnetic field.

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What are the two ends of a magnet called?

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The two ends of a magnet are called the poles.

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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 the force that magnets use to attract or repel?

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The force is called magnetism.

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Can magnets attract non-metal objects?

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No, magnets typically attract only certain metals.

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What is the strongest part of a magnet?

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The strongest part of a magnet is at the poles.

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True or False: Magnets can attract paper clips.

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True.

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True or False: All metals are attracted to magnets.

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False.

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What happens to a magnet when it is wrapped in cloth?

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It can still attract paper clips.

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What materials are commonly used to make magnets?

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Common materials include iron, nickel, and cobalt.