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magnets,static
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Electromagnet | A type of magnet that can be turned on and off using electricity. |
| Attract | When magnets with different charges come together we say they "attract" or come together. |
| Repel | When magnets with the same charges come together we say they "repel" or push each other apart. |
| Magnet | An object that produces a magnetic field. |
| Magnetic Field | The invisible space where a magnet can exert its force on another object. |
| Ferrofluid | A black liquid made up of ultra tiny pieces of iron mixed in oil. It changes shape in the presence of a magnetic field. |
| Static Electricity | A type of electricity that can be used to push and pull things at a distance. It is typically made by friction and causes things like dust to be attracted to you. |
| Electrical Charges | Can be either positive or negative. Opposites attract and the same charges repel. |
| Van de Graaff Generator | A device that creates a large amount of static electricity by rubbing two materials together very quickly. |