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Magnets
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18
Science
4th Grade
02/11/2008

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Term
Atoms
Definition
The particles that make up all things.
Term
Compass
Definition
A tool uesed to show direction. A compass needle is a magnet that points north.
Term
Electromagnets
Definition
Magnets that get their magnetic force from
electricity.
Term
Electrons
Definition
Tiny particles that circle around the center of an atom.
Term
force
Definition
A push or a pull.
Term
Magnetic
Definition
Can be made into a magnet. Iron and steel are magnetic materials.
Term
Magnetic field
Definition
The space around a magnet where the magnet's force can attract an object.
Term
Nonmagnetic
Definition
Cannot be made into a magnet. Paper and glass are nonmagnetic materials.
Term
Nucleus
Definition
The center of the atom.
Term
Orbit
Definition
To travel in a circle.
Term
Permanent
Definition
Lasing forever.
Term
Poles
Definition
The two parts of a magnet that have the strongest pulling power. Every megnet has a north pole and a south pole.
Term
repel
Definition
To push away.
Term
Temporary
Definition
Lasting only fore a short time.
Term
Unlike
Definition
diffrent.
Term
Circuit
Definition
The path that an electric current follows
Term
conductors
Definition
Materials that carry electric current well
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Current
Definition
the flow of electricity
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