7.1.1 - Poles of a Magnet

At which part of a magnet are the magnetic forces strongest?

The poles of the magnet.

What happens when two magnets are brought close to each other?

They exert a force on each other.

What type of force is exerted if two like poles of a magnet are brought near each other?

A repulsive, non-contact force.

What type of force is exerted if two unlike poles of a magnet are brought near each other?

An attractive, non-contact force.

What is the difference between a permanent magnet and an induced magnet?

• A permanent magnet produces its own magnetic field.

• An induced magnet becomes magnetic when placed in a magnetic field.