1. About All You Need to Know
Magnetism
About All You Need to Know

2. From end to end Magnets have two poles, or ends.
Magnets have a north pole and a south pole, just like the Earth.

3. Opposites attract Like poles repel, or push away.
Opposite poles attract, or pull together.

4. Magnetic field
A magnetic field is the area around a magnet where magnetic force acts.
The Earth has a magnetic field. This explains the moon’s position.

5. What do magnets attract?
Magnets will only attract materials containing iron, nickel, cobalt, and steel.
So, a magnet would not attract an aluminum soda can.

6. Uses of magnets Compasses for navigation.
Screwdrivers can be magnetized.
Recycling plants use huge magnets to separate steel and aluminum.