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Magnetism | a physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, resulting in attractive and repulsive forces between objects. |
Magnet | a material or object that has the property of attracting iron and producing a magnetic field external to itself |
Magnetic Pole | each end of a magnet |
Magnetic Force | attraction or repulsion between magnetic poles |
Magnetic Field | area of magnetic force around a magnet |
Element | A substance that cannot be broken down into other substances by chemical or physical means. |
Magnetic Domain | A region in which the magnetic fields of all atoms are lined up in the same direction |
Temporary Magnet | a magnet made from a material that easily loses its magnetism |
Permanent Magnet | Magnetism that remains for a long time |
Electromagnet | a type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current |