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Lesson 169 of 500 · Extra Passages
⭐ 30 XPMagnets and Compass Part 3
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Magnets are special objects that can attract certain metals, like iron.
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Magnets are special objects that can attract certain metals, like iron. They have a north and a south pole; opposite poles attract each other while like poles repel. A compass uses a small magnet that can spin freely. When you hold a compass, the magnet inside points to the Earth’s magnetic north, helping you find your way. For example, if you’re lost in the woods, a compass can guide you back home by showing you which direction to go.
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