Magnetism
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- atom
- the smallest particle of an element that has the properties of an element
- magnetite
- the material that natural magnets contain
- neutron
- the small uncharged particle that is found in the nucleus of an atom
- size and make up
- what the strength of a magnet is dependent on
- permanent magnet
- a magnet made of material that keeps its magnetism
- magnetic domain
- a region in which the magnetic fields of all atoms are lined up in the same magnetic direction
- nucleus
- the core at the center of every atom
- temporary magnet
- a magnet made from a material that easily loses its magnetism
- ferromagnetic material
- a material that is strongly attracted to a magnet, and which can be made into a magnet
- electron
- a negatively charged particle that is found outside the nucleus of an atom
- element
- one of about 100 basic materials that make up all matter
- proton
- a positively charged particle that is part of an atom's nucleus
- iron filings
- used to show invisible magnetic field lines
- iron
- the element attracted by magnets
- poles
- where the magnetic strength is the strongest