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a phenomenon of attracting and repulsing forces that a moving electrical charge produces
- Earth's magnetism guides compass needles toward the north pole.
- The scientist demonstrated magnetism by making paper clips stick to a coil with electric current.
- Magnetism is why some metals cling to refrigerator doors.
- MRI machines use powerful magnetism to create detailed body scans.
- The lecture explained how magnetism and electricity are intertwined.
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the branch of science that studies magnetism
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