Difference between revisions of "Poles"
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[[File:MagnetBarNorthSouth.png|right|300px|thumb|There are two '''poles''' on a [[magnet]].]] | [[File:MagnetBarNorthSouth.png|right|300px|thumb|There are two '''poles''' on a [[magnet]].]] | ||
A '''pole''' is one end of a [[magnet]]. | A '''pole''' is one end of a [[magnet]]. | ||
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| + | ===About Poles=== | ||
| + | : The pole on a magnet can be a '''north seeking pole''' or a '''south seeking pole'''. | ||
| + | : Two like '''poles''' will [[repel]] each other: North-North and South-South. | ||
| + | : Two opposite '''poles''' will [[attract]] each other: North-South. | ||
Revision as of 19:44, 31 October 2018
Key Stage 2
Meaning
There are two poles on a magnet.
A pole is one end of a magnet.
About Poles
- The pole on a magnet can be a north seeking pole or a south seeking pole.
- Two like poles will repel each other: North-North and South-South.
- Two opposite poles will attract each other: North-South.
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| Two magnets facing North-North will repel each other and two magnets facing South-South will repel each other. | Two magnets facing North-South will attract each other. |
Key Stage 3
Meaning
There are two poles on a magnet.
A pole is one end of a magnet.