Magnets

A magnet is an object that can attract certain metals, like iron, and has a magnetic field.

The two poles of a magnet are called the north pole and the south pole.

The two north poles will push away from each other.

The north pole and south pole will pull towards each other.

Magnets can attract materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt.

A magnetic field is the area around a magnet where it can attract or repel other magnets or magnetic materials.

A compass is a tool that uses a magnetized needle to show direction, pointing towards the north.

Yes, magnets can pull through liquids, but the strength may be reduced.

A permanent magnet keeps its magnetism, while a temporary magnet only acts like a magnet when in contact with a magnetic field.

An example of a magnet in everyday life is the magnets on a refrigerator door.