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State the characteristics of a magnet. Name the poles of a magnet. Can they be isolated?
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The characteristics of magnets are as follows.
1. Each magnet has two poles: the north pole and the south pole.
2. A magnet always points in the north-south direction when suspended freely.
3. Like poles of magnets repel each other, and unlike poles attract each other.
4. Magnetic poles always exist in pairs. The poles of a magnet cannot be separated.
1. Each magnet has two poles: the north pole and the south pole.
2. A magnet always points in the north-south direction when suspended freely.
3. Like poles of magnets repel each other, and unlike poles attract each other.
4. Magnetic poles always exist in pairs. The poles of a magnet cannot be separated.
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