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  1. Magnet - Wikipedia

    A magnet is a material or object that produces a magnetic field. This magnetic field is invisible but is responsible for the most notable property of a magnet: a force that pulls on other ferromagnetic …

  2. Magnetism | Definition, Examples, Physics, & Facts | Britannica

    Jan 30, 2026 · Magnetism, phenomenon associated with magnetic fields, which arise from the motion of electric charges. It can be an electric current in a conductor or charged particles moving through …

  3. MAGNETIC Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of MAGNETIC is possessing an extraordinary power or ability to attract. How to use magnetic in a sentence.

  4. How Do Magnets Work? The Physics Behind Magnetism

    May 23, 2025 · At its core, magnetism is a force—a special kind of interaction between objects that can cause attraction or repulsion without physical contact. Magnets produce magnetic fields, invisible …

  5. The Physics Classroom Tutorial: Magnetic Fields and ...

    Just as electric charges have electric fields surrounding them, magnets have magnetic fields that surround them. This page explores the important concept of the magnetic field and how magnetic …

  6. How Magnets Work | HowStuffWorks

    Magnets are objects that produce magnetic fields and attract metals like iron, nickel and cobalt. The magnetic field's lines of force exit the magnet from its north pole and enter its south pole. Permanent …

  7. 22: Magnetism - Physics LibreTexts

    Magnetism is a subject that includes the properties of magnets, the effect of the magnetic force on moving charges and currents, and the creation of magnetic fields by currents.