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What is a magnetic field?
The region around a magnet where the magnetic force acts on magnetic materials
How can you tell if a metal bar is magnetic?
By placing iron fillings around it to observe the magnetic field pattern
What creates the Earth's magnetic field?
Movement of molten iron and nickel in the Earth's core producing electric currents and magnetic fields
What is the purpose of a compass on Earth?
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How do magnets behave when opposite poles are brought close together?
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What is a line of force in magnetism?
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What is the main characteristic of a magnetic field?
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Why do magnetic field lines become denser when opposite poles of two magnets are brought closer?
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What contributes to making an electromagnet stronger?
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Why is the Earth's magnetic field stronger at certain regions?
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What is the significance of a compass needle having a north-seeking pole?
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