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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.

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Science, Age 10