How Does a Magnet Attract Metal?

Imagine a magnet like a superhero who can feel the invisible energy in metals. When you bring it close to something made of iron, it feels that energy and pulls it toward itself. This is because the metal has tiny parts inside called atoms that react to the magnet’s power. It's like magic, but it's actually science!

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Examples

  1. A fridge magnet sticks to your refrigerator because it pulls iron atoms together.
  2. A compass needle moves when you bring a magnet close to it, like being pulled by an invisible hand.
  3. If you have two magnets, they either pull or push each other based on their sides.

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