Magnetic

In science, the term "magnetic" is related to the property of certain materials to attract or repel other materials. This property is due to the presence of a magnetic field around the material.

Magnetic Materials

Materials that are attracted to a magnet are called magnetic materials. Common examples include iron, nickel, and cobalt. These materials have their own magnetic fields and can be magnetized when placed in a magnetic field.

Magnetic Field

A magnetic field is the area around a magnet where its force can be felt. It is this field that causes the attraction or repulsion of other materials. The direction of the magnetic field is from the north pole to the south pole outside the magnet, and from the south pole to the north pole inside the magnet.

Magnetic Poles

Every magnet has two poles - a north pole and a south pole. Like poles repel each other, while opposite poles attract each other.

Study Guide

1. What is the property of certain materials to attract or repel other materials due to the presence of a magnetic field?
   • Answer: The property is called "magnetic."
2. Give examples of magnetic materials.
   • Answer: Iron, nickel, and cobalt are examples of magnetic materials.
3. What is a magnetic field?
   • Answer: A magnetic field is the area around a magnet where its force can be felt.
4. How many poles does every magnet have? What are they?
   • Answer: Every magnet has two poles - a north pole and a south pole.

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