Magnets: Attract and Repel (Part 2)

What You'll Learn

Magnets have north and south poles. Opposite poles attract and like poles repel. The magnetic field is strongest at the poles and gets weaker with distance.

Key Words

force
Newton

Materials Needed

spring scale
stopwatch
pencils

Safety First

Dispose of materials properly after the experiment.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read and learn: Magnets have north and south poles. Opposite poles attract and like poles repel. The magnetic field is strongest at the poles and gets weaker with distance.

Step 2 — Do

Build your model using the materials provided.

Step 3 — Observe

Look for patterns in your observations.

Step 4 — Record

Make a graph or chart showing your results.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What happens when like magnetic poles are brought together?