During our study of magnet
strength we learned many things about magnets.
Take a look at
what we learned.
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Magnets are used
in many everyday appliances like hairdryers, vacuum cleaners, telephones,
cassette recorders, compasses, and computers.
http://library.thinkquest.org/28682/english/kids/kids.html
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Chinese used a
primitive form of magnetism called Lodestone.
http://library.thinkquest.org/28682/english/kids/kids.htmlhttp://library.thinkquest.org/J0111285/
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Every magnet has
two poles. Like poles repel. Unlike poles attract. Earth is like a giant magnet.
http://library.thinkquest.org/28873/index2.htm
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Electromagnets
are temporary.
http://www.science-tech.nmstc.ca/english/schoolzone/Info_Magnets.cfm#dig
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NASA is using
magnets to launch rockets cheaper and faster.
http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/News/2000/news-MagLev.asp
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