Magnetism
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Magnetism
Force of attraction or repulsion
Magnetic field
Area invisible around a magnet
Poles
North and south ends of a magnet
Attract
Pull together
Repel
Push Apart
Electromagnet
Magnet powered by electricity
Temporary/Induced Magnet
They are only magnetic near a magnet. Example: A paperclip near a magnet attracts other paperclips, but loses magnetism when it is no longer attached to a permanent magnet.
Permanent Magnet
Always magnetic. Examples: bar magnets, fridge magnets
Magnetosphere
The magnetic field that protects Earth and everything on the planet from solar radiation.
Aurora Borealis/Northern Lights
Natural light display caused by charged particles from the Sun interacting with the Earth's magnetosphere and atmosphere.
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Science, Technology Engineering & Math
