TOPIC 03-MAGNETISM
MAGNETISM
A magnet is a substance which attracts metals or magnetic materials.
Magnetism is the behavior shown by magnet, the behavior of attracting metals/magnetic materials.
PROPERTIES OF MAGNET
- Magnets attract magnetic materials like iron, steel, cobalt and nickel.
- Magnet possesses two poles, the northern pole (N) and southern pole(S).
- Like magnetic poles repel but unlike magnetic poles attract.
- If a magnet is suspended freely, it always points in the northern – south direction.