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Magnetism
Module 6, Lesson 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Magnetism | force exerted on an object that attracts most metals |
| Magnetic Poles | regions of strongest magnetic force |
| Magnetic Field | surrounds a magnet and exerts a force on other magnets and objects made of magnetic materials |
| Compass | device that uses magnetism to show directions. It has two parts: a needle and a dial. |
| Repel | cause to push back by force |
| Attract | Cause to pull toward by force |