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Magnetic Fields

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Magnetic Forces

Magnetic forces (the forces between magnets) are caused by invisible magnetic fields.

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Magnetic fields

  • Every magnet creates a magnetic field around itself.
  • A magnetic field is the area around a magnet where another magnet or magnetic material (iron, nickel, cobalt and steel) feels a force.
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Strength of magnetic field

  • The strength of a magnetic field depends on the distance from the magnet. The magnetic field is strongest at the magnet’s poles.

Magnetism

These magnets all have their own magnetic field lines. These interact to produce attraction between the magnets.

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