Any object that attracts iron is a (n)

Any object that attracts iron is a (n)

Explanation:

Any object that attracts iron is called as Magnet.

Magnet

It is an object which attracts pieces of iron, steel etc towards itself.

Magnets made are of diff. shapes like:

Bar magnet - long rectangular piece of magnet

Horse shoe shaped - U shaped magnet

Magnetic needle

Magnetic compass:

Some facts about magnets:-

• When magnet is freely suspended it always align towards north-south direction

• Like poles always repel & opp. poles attract each other.

• Magnet always exist as dipole

• Two poles can never be separated : if we try to cut it then still both the poles will exist even ina small piece of magnet. it automatically develops the lost polarity

Magnet always develop certain area around it where its effect can be felt ie. magnetic field.