Magnetism Basics

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What is magnetism?

Magnetism is a force of attraction or repulsion that acts at a distance due to a magnetic field, which is generated by electric currents and magnetic moments of elementary particles.

What are magnetic poles?

Magnetic poles are regions at each end of a magnet where the magnetic field is strongest. Every magnet has two poles: North and South.

What is a magnetic field?

A magnetic field is the area surrounding a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected. It can be visualized as field lines moving from the north to the south pole.

What is the Right-Hand Rule in magnetism?

The Right-Hand Rule is a mnemonic for remembering the direction of the magnetic force, magnetic field, or current in a current-carrying wire.

What materials are considered magnetic?

Materials like iron, cobalt, and nickel are considered magnetic because they can be attracted by magnets and can also be magnetized themselves.


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