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Magnetism
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The force produced when all the electric forces in a substance are lined up.
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Magnet
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An item that can attract iron or steel.
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Magnetic Pole
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The area on a magnet where the greatest magnetic force occurs.
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Magnetic Field
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The area around a magnet where its magnetic force is experienced.
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Magnetic Domain
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Clusters of atoms within a substance that act like tiny magnets.
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Induced Magnetism
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When a substance is magnetized through a contact with a magnet.
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Lodestone
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Naturally occuring magnetic rock.
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North Magnetic Pole
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A magnetic area on the earth to which compasses point; differs from the geographic pole.
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North Geographic Pole
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Tnorthern-most point on the earth; determined by the earth's rotation.
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Orienteering
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A sport using maps and compasses.
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Compass
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A magnet, usually a needle, that seeks the magnetic North Pole.
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