Magnets and magnetism

Magnets attract objects made of iron, steel, and other metals. This property is called magnetism.
All magnets have two magnetic poles called the north and south poles. Poles of the same type repel each other and poles of different types attract each other.

Write the corresponding word in each case.

• An object capable of attracting objects made of iron _____
• Each of the two opposite sides of a magnet ___
• Property of magnets to attract some objects _______
• Artificial magnet that works when connected to an electrical circuit _____________

Write below each picture whether the magnets attract or repel each other and explain why.

• The magnets are _____ because _____

• The magnets are _____ because _____

What type of magnetism is used in each case? Observe and write.

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