Magnet is an object that can attract or pulls another material towards itself.

Magnets are made into different shapes and sizes.

Sometimes, they are painted to make them attractive.

natural

A magnet is an object made of

material that is surrounded by

lines of magnetic force called

magnetism.

Natural magnets are also known

as lodestones

Lodestones are actually pieces

of magnetic iron ore which are

dark, rock- like substances.

Most of the magnets that we

see are man- made.

They are usually made of iron,

steel or special alloy.

Artificial magnets are made into

many shapes and sizes which

enable them to be used in

different ways.

Magnetic materials are materials that can be attracted by magnets.

Some metals are pulled towards a magnet when it is brought near them. Metals that can be

attracted to magnet are called magnetic. Such as iron and steel that are made of nickel, iron and

cobalt.

Magnetic materials are materials that can be attracted by magnets.

Some metals are pulled towards a magnet when it is brought near them. Metals that can be

attracted to magnet are called magnetic. Such as iron and steel that are made of nickel, iron and

cobalt.

Non-magnetic materials are materials that cannot be attracted by a magnetic.

Include all non-metals such as rubber plastic, wood, glass, and even some

metals such as aluminium, copper, zinc, lead and gold.