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Why do the magnets of a compass attract to the north pole but the bars repel?
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A compass will always point to the south pole of a magnet.
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What causes magnets to attract each other and repel each other?
Because of its magnetic field around a magnet North and South attract but North and North repel
What causes magnets to attract each at times and repel each other at other times?
north pole and south pole attract + south pole and north pole attract because opposites attract. two magnets repel each other when the same poles are pulling together. for example, north pole + north pole repel because they are the same.
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 )
When magnets repel and attract what does that mean?
Like poles repel and opposite poles attract.
Do a north and a north part of a magnet attract or repel?
Like polarities repel; unlike attract. So the north ends of two magnets repel each other, as do two south ends, while a north end and a south end mutually attract. North + North = Repell South + South = Repell North + South = Attract South + North = Attract
What type of metals does a magnet repel?
Usually magnets attract any iron based metals. Magnets usually only attract or repel other magnets
What will the north pole of two bars magnets do when brought together?
They will repel each other. Here is a explanation: "-" means they will attract "*" means they will repel South-North North-South North*North South*South Basically, they need to be opposite to attract each other :)
What are the two main properties of magnets?
Magnets have two poles north and south. Like poles repel and unlike poles attract.
Conditions that magnets use for them to repel?
Magnets attract or repel other magnets thanks to something called the magnetic force.
What are the rules that tell whether two magnets will attract or repel?
It is when you have the pole north facing up and the pole south facing down they repel. When the pole north and south are facing up or down they attract.
