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Magnet Poles

Every magnet has two poles, often shown as red and blue. Opposite poles pull together, while matching poles push apart.

In the picture

  1. The badge sits on the red pole facing a blue pole.
  2. The badge sits on the blue pole facing that red pole.
  3. The badge sits on the red pole facing another red pole.

Examples

  • Magnetic toy trains click together when opposite poles face each other.
  • Two magnets in a building set push away when like poles are turned toward each other.

Quiz: Magnet Poles (Age 10)

  1. What happens when opposite poles are near each other?

    • They pull together
    • They push apart
    • They do nothing
  2. What happens when matching poles are near each other?

    • They push apart
    • They pull together
    • They do nothing
  3. Which pair of poles will pull together?

    • A red pole and a blue pole
    • A red pole and a red pole
    • A blue pole and a blue pole

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Science, Age 10