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magnet

any object that can exert magnetic force

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pole

two regions on a magnet where magnetic forces are the strongest. There is a north pole and a south pole

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attract

pull closer together

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repel

push away from each other

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magnetic field

the area around a magnet where it can push or pull

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permanent magnet

magnet designed to remain magnetized for a long time or forever

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magnets are attracted to

nickel, cobalt, iron

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temporary magnet

a magnet made from a material that easily loses its magnetism

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what causes an electromagnet to work

electric current

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What is one way to make an electromagnet stronger?

increase the source (use a larger battery)

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Where is the strength of a bar magnet the greatest?

at the poles

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What would happen if you broke a bar magnet in two

two magnets, both with a north and south pole

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The north end of a magnet will be attracted to

the south end of another magnet

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the south end of a magnet will be attracted to

the north end of another magnet

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what does temporary mean?

only lasts a short time

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what does permanent mean

lasts for a long time or forever

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