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Magnetism terms

Match the magnet term to the definition.

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compassa device containing a magnetized needle that moves freely and is used to show direction
lines of forcethe lines that form a pattern showing the size and shape of a magnetic force field
lodestonea naturally magnetic mineral rock found near Earth's surface
magnetic fieldthe space around a magnet within which the force can act
magnetisma magnet's property of attracting mainly iron and steel
North poleend of the magnet, attracted to the South pole of another magnet
South poleend of the magnet, repels the South pole of another magnet
magnetan object that attracts or repels certain materials, mainly iron and steel
attractthe force of one material drawn to another material
repelthe force of a materical pushing against another material
Eartha giant magnet with a North and South pole



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