Poles of a magnet
A An object capable of exerting a magnetic force. can exert a force on another nearby magnet. Magnets have two poles:
- a In a magnet, the end that is attracted to the Earth's magnetic north pole.
- a In a magnet, the end that is attracted to the Earth's magnetic south pole.
The Able to be magnetised or attracted to a magnet. force is strongest near the magnet's poles.
The rules of magnetism
Two magnets will either attract or repel each other in the following way:
- like poles (N-N or S-S) repel
- unlike poles (N-S or S-N) attract
Magnetic forces are Force exerted between two objects, even when they are not touching, such as the force of gravity. - this means that magnets affect each other without touching.