TOPIC 03-MAGNETISM
A magnet is a substance which attracts metals or magnetic materials.
Magnetism is the behaviour shown by a magnet, the behaviour of attracting metals (magnetic materials).
Magnetic dipoles: Are the two poles on a magnet which are equal and opposite to each other
Magnetic poles: Are ends of a magnet which show the strongest attraction or repulsion power compared to the other parts of the magnet.ie
- Whereby N is the north seeking pole while S is the south seeking pole