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Becuase their magnetic field attracts the opposite of its type
e.g. negative to positive =attract
vice versa
negative to negative = repel
vice versa
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoMagnets attract magnetic material due to the force know as magnetism, which only applies to ferrous material or things made of iron, or an alloy of iron. Magnets attract objects by aligning the electrons in the objects to the opposite polarity of the magnet itself, thus causing the attraction to occur.
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∙ 13y agoThey attract because the molecules inside them are lined up in a straight line. Our earth itself is a magnet.
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When a magnet moves why does the other one move with it?
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When do magnets attract?
Magnets attract when the south side of a magnet is facing towards the north side of another magnet. If the sides are both north or south the magnet will then repel. ( Opposites attract and Likes repel )
When would two horseshoe magnets attract each other?
When the north and south magnets face the opposite pole.
What kinds of things attract magnets?
other magnets
What does it mean when two magnets attract?
Obviously two magnets are bonded with each other and can only be pulled apart by another force.
When a magnet moves why does the other one move with it?
Magnets tend to attract each other.Magnets tend to attract each other.Magnets tend to attract each other.Magnets tend to attract each other.
What sides of the magnets attract each other?
Unlike poles attract each other
What does magnets unlike poles do?
attract each other
Do magnets attract each other at opposite poles?
no
What does attract mean in sciencs?
It means how two things attract to each other. Such as the North and South pole of two magnets
Can magnets attract and repel other magnets?
Magnets are very much attracted to each other. Magnets have at least two poles: North and South. North poles attract South, and vice-versa. A simple mnemonic to remember this rule is "Opposites attract."
Can magnets repel and attract other magnets?
Magnets are very much attracted to each other. Magnets have at least two poles: North and South. North poles attract South, and vice-versa. A simple mnemonic to remember this rule is "Opposites attract."
When do magnets attract?
Magnets attract when the south side of a magnet is facing towards the north side of another magnet. If the sides are both north or south the magnet will then repel. ( Opposites attract and Likes repel )
Why do north and south on magnets attract?
they like each other. OFWGKTA
Why the magnets are not attract each other in space?
Magnets behave exactly the same in space as they do on Earth. Who told you that they don't ??
When would two horseshoe magnets attract each other?
When the north and south magnets face the opposite pole.
Why do magnets not always attract?
Magnets may not always attract if the opposite ends are not towards each other. For a magnet to work, the possitive end has to attract the negative end and visa versa. Failure of these ends meeting means the magnets will not work.
