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Magnetic Field Magnets have a magnetic field with the strongest magnetic forces at its poles. There are usually two poles on a magnet. Like poles repel and opposite poles attract to each other.
Magnetic Poles North and South Like poles repel (2 north poles or 2 south poles will not stick together) opposite poles attract to each other
What will attract to a magnet? Iron nail Steel paper clip Steel fork, spoon Will NOT attract Plastic Wood rubber
Compass Rose shows directions The magnetic compass contains a magnet that interacts with the earth's magnetic field and aligns itself to point to the magnetic poles.