When you have finished this page, try the Magnetism Quiz . Magnetism is the force where objects are attracted or repelled to one another. Usually these objects are metals such as iron.
Every magnet has two poles.
This is where most of its magnetic strength is most powerful. These poles are called north and south or north-seeking and south seeking poles. The poles are called this as when a magnet is hung or suspended the magnet lines up in a north - south direction. When the north pole of one magnet is placed near the north pole of another magnet, the poles are repelled. When the south poles of two magnets are placed near one another, they also are repelled from one another.