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Magnetism

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Meaning

Magnetism is a force that causes magnets to be attracted or repelled from one another.

Noun: Magnetism

About Magnetism

Magnetism is a non-contact force.
Magnetism only affects certain materials:
  • Iron
  • Steel
  • Cobalt
  • Nickel
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Magnetism only affects these metals.
Magnetism can be attractive or repulsive.
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Two magnets facing North-North will repel each other and two magnets facing South-South will repel each other.
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Two magnets facing North-South will attract each other.