As explained by BYJU’S in their article “Characteristics of Magnet,” magnets exhibit unique physical properties that define their behavior, including attraction, direction, and polarity. These characteristics are fundamental to electromagnets, permanent magnets, and magnetic applications across industries.
Characteristics of Magnets
- Attractive Property – The strongest magnetic force is concentrated at the poles, allowing magnets to attract certain metals like iron.
- Directive Property – A freely suspended magnet will always align itself with Earth’s magnetic field, indicating north and south poles.
- Law of Magnetic Poles – Like poles repel, while opposite poles attract.
- Pair Property – Even when a magnet is cut in half, each piece retains both north and south poles.
- Magnetization Test – The sure test of magnetization determines whether a rod is magnetized by observing attraction or repulsion with another magnet.
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