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Magnets can also repel each other due to the behavior of ______ within these objects.
Magnets can also repel each other due to the behavior of ______ within these objects.
electrons
Magnets have been known throughout history for their unique ability to attract ______ and other ferromagnetic materials.
Magnets have been known throughout history for their unique ability to attract ______ and other ferromagnetic materials.
iron
Electrons produce magnetic fields that either align with or counteract each other depending on whether they face towards or away from one ______.
Electrons produce magnetic fields that either align with or counteract each other depending on whether they face towards or away from one ______.
another
When two magnets approach each other, the like poles at opposite ends will ______ apart.
When two magnets approach each other, the like poles at opposite ends will ______ apart.
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Unlike poles at opposite ends of magnets will ______ together.
Unlike poles at opposite ends of magnets will ______ together.
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Study Notes
Magnets have been known throughout history for their unique ability to attract iron and other ferromagnetic materials. But did you know that magnets can also repel each other? This phenomenon is due to the behavior of electrons within these objects, which produce magnetic fields that either align with or counteract each other depending on whether they face towards or away from one another. In essence, when two magnets approach each other, the like poles at opposite ends will push apart while unlike poles at opposite ends will pull together.
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Test your knowledge on the fascinating behavior of magnetic poles. Learn about how magnets can attract or repel each other based on the alignment of their electrons and magnetic fields.
