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Magnets

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Magnets

You have most likely used magnets, sometimes without even realising it.

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Poles

  • Magnets have two poles which are found at either end of the magnet.
  • The poles are named the South Pole and the North Pole.
  • Opposite poles attract.
  • Like poles repel.
  • Magnetic forces are non-contact forces. Magnets do not have to be touching to pull together.
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Magnetic materials

  • Not all metals are magnetic.
  • The only magnetic metals are:
    • Nickel – Ni
    • Iron – Fe
    • Cobalt – Co
  • Steel is often magnetic, however steel is a mixture of metals called an alloy. It contains Iron.

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