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Magnetism is a condition of being, not a type of metal, and metals don't typically attract metals. Anything containing iron can become magnetized. All it takes is exposing it to a magnet or applying a DC current to a coil wrapped around it.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoMagnetism is a force that attracts ferrous metals, that is metals which contain iron.
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∙ 8y agoMagnets are usually made out of metals, so yes. However, such metals (especially iron) are not always magnetic - rather, they can be magnetized.
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What would happen if you put the north and the south poles of two magnets together?
If you put the north and the south poles of two magnets together they will attract each other. By, Fatema Aftab
How do magnets behave when unlike poles are facing each other?
they attract to eachother... the stick together. <3
What do opposite poles of magnets do?
Opposite poles attract one another. Poles of the same charge repel each other.
How opposite charges or magnetic poles respond?
Magnets have a south pole and a north pole. Like poles of two magnets repel and opposite poles attract each other.
If two magnets attract each other their poles are?
The charges must be opposite (one positive, one negative).
What is the ability to attract metal things?
Magnetism in the name for metals attracting to each other. Magnets draw other metals and magnets to themselves. It is a powerful bond that can hold something in between the magnets and still hold a connection.
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.
