Magnetism (AQA GCSE Physics)
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The Law of Magnetism
Poles of a Magnet
- The ends of a magnet are called poles
- Magnets have two poles: a north and a south
Poles of a Magnet
The Law of Magnetism
- When two magnets are held close together, there will be an attractive or repulsive force between the magnets depending on how they are arranged:
Opposite poles attract; like poles repel
- The Law of Magnetism states that:
- Two like poles repel each other
- Two unlike poles attract each other
- The attraction or repulsion between two magnetic poles is an example of a non-contact force
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