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Magnets
Vocabulary Words Magnets Unit
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Rock that is naturally magnetic and is found at or near the Earth's surface | Lodestone |
| When a magnet pulls objects toward it | Attract |
| A magnet's ability to attract metals such as iron and nickel | Magnetism |
| An object that keeps its magnetism for a long time | Permanent Magnet |
| A magnet that loses its magnetism after a short time | Temporary Magnet |
| An object that attracts iron or stell objects | Magnet |
| The areas on a magnet where the force of a magnet is greatest | Magnetic Poles |
| The space in which the force of a magnet can act | Magnetic Field |
| To push an object away by magnetic force | Repel |
| A device used to determine geographical direction, usually consisting of a magnetized needle pointing north | Compass |