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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 )
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoMagnets attract each other because every magnet has a north and south pole. Since opposite poles attract just as opposite charges do, magnets attract each other through their opposite poles.
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∙ 12y agoMagnets have a north and south so that's why they attract each other
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∙ 6y agoTo attract one another, it would have to be a NORTH POLE and a SOUTH POLE.
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∙ 6y ago... and a south pole ...
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∙ 14y agoApex: False
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Why do magnets not attract certain objects?
Because magnets only attract magnetic metals.
Can magnets attract?
no
What kinds of things attract magnets?
other magnets
Which magnets attract?
Magnets attract specific types of metals such as: Iron Nickel Cobalt Steel Try this: Get a magnet hover it over different objects, see what it attracts and repels (doesn't attract).
What are the things that magnets can attract?
Magnets can attract to almost anything that contains these 4 things. Steel, Iron, Cobalt, and Nickel.
What is there in magnet that attract metals?
There are magnets in magnets that magnetically attract metal...
How do magnets attract and don't attract?
Magnets have a positive pole and a negative pole. Magnets attract positive to negative, and do not attract if you try to put postive to positive or negative to negative.
Do magnets attract all metals?
No. Magnets do not attract gold, silver, aluminum, brass, copper or lead. Magnets will attract nickel and iron or steel.
What do magnets not attract to?
what will not attract to a magnet
Why do magnets not attract certain objects?
Because magnets only attract magnetic metals.
Do magnets only attract to shiny things?
do magnets attract only shiny things
Does magnets attract?
No.
Can magnets attract?
no
Do magnets measure mass?
No they attract to other magnets.
What kinds of things attract magnets?
other magnets
How are magnets the same?
Magnets are able to attract magnetic objects.
Why can magnets attract an object?
magnets have negative and positive charges
