Discover how magnets attract and repel, identify magnetic materials, and learn about the poles of a magnet.
Every magnet has a north pole and a south pole. Like poles repel each other, and unlike poles attract each other.
What happens when the north pole of one magnet is brought near the north pole of another?
They repel (push apart)
What happens when the north pole of one magnet is brought near the south pole of another?
They attract (pull together)
Materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt are attracted to magnets (magnetic materials). Materials like wood, plastic, and rubber are not attracted (non-magnetic materials).
Is an iron nail magnetic or non-magnetic?
Magnetic
Is a plastic ruler magnetic or non-magnetic?
Non-magnetic
1. How many poles does a magnet have?
2. Do like poles attract or repel each other?
3. Do unlike poles attract or repel each other?
4. Name one magnetic material.
5. Name one non-magnetic material.