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Magnetism is the force pulls magnetic Magnets are
made of iron &
materials toward the magnet. other materials.
The ability of the magnet to attract magnetic
materials without direct contact.
It allows the magnet to attract or repel other
magnets.
“Magnetic field”
The area around the magnet in which the effect of magnetism appears.
Magnetism affects certain objects in its magnetic field.
We can’t see the magnetic field but we can observe its effects.
o We use iron filings to see the magnetic field that is formed
by the effect of magnetism.
Gravity Magnetism
“Invisible forces” We can only observe their effects.
“Non-contact forces” Not necessary for objects to be in contact to get
affected.
It attracts any object has mass It attracts certain “magnetic”
materials
It is always downward pulling force. It is considered as pulling force
“attract” or pushing force “repel”.
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