1. What is a Magnet?, A magnet is a material that attracts certain objects, especially those made of iron, steel, nickel, and cobalt., 2. Magnetic and Non-Magnetic Materials, Magnetic materials: Iron, steel, nickel, cobalt., Non-magnetic materials: Wood, plastic, rubber, paper, and glass., 3. Poles of a Magnet, Every magnet has two poles:, North Pole (N), South Pole (S), The magnetic force is generally strongest near the poles., 4. Attraction and Repulsion, When two magnets are brought together:, Like poles repel → N–N or S–S, Unlike poles attract → N–S, 5. Magnetic Compass, A compass contains a small magnetic needle that can rotate freely. It helps us identify directions. A freely suspended magnet generally settles along the North–South direction., 6. Magnetic Field, The space around a magnet where its magnetic force can act is called its magnetic field. A magnet can attract a magnetic object even when it is not touching it., 7. Magnets Have Two Poles, If a magnet is broken into smaller pieces, each piece will still have both a North and a South pole. We cannot obtain a magnet with only one pole.

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