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Magnet
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An object that attracts items made of iron, nickle or cobalt
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Permanent Magnet
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An object that holds its magnetism. These magnets will also be magnets.
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Temporary Magnet
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A magnet that become magnetic when a permanent magnet is introduced. By rubbing a permanent magnet over a piece of metal a temporary magnet can be created.
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Attract
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To pull together
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Repel
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To push apart
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Force
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A push or a pull that causes something to happen.
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Magnetic Field
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The area of attraction surrounding a magnet.
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Poles
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The opposite ends of a magnet. Opposite poles will attract. North will attract South. South will attract North. Like forces repel. South will repel South. North will repel North.
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Circuit
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A pathway along which electricity flows.
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Coil
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A wire around a central core.
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Conductor
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A material through which electricity flows.
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Core
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The material around which a coil is wound.
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Closed Circuit
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A COMPLETE circuit through which electricity WILL flow.
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Insulator
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A material that PREVENTS the flow of electricity.
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Switch
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A device used to open and close a circuit.
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