Magnets and Static Electricity 3-PS2-3

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magnet

an object that attracts iron and some other metals

magnet Simple Definition

magnetic field

the area around a magnet where its magnetic force acts

magnetic field Simple Definition

magnetic pole

the part of a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest

magnetic pole Simple Definition

magnetism

the properties and interactions of magnets

The properties and interactions of magnets. Magnetism. Magnetism is a force that pulls certain metals towards magnets or pushes them away.

static electricity

the electric charge that builds up on an object

static electricity Simple Definition

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