

Magnetism: Crash Course Physics #32
Explore the world of physics, motion, and energy with Dr. Shini Somara.
Magnetism: Crash Course Physics #32
Season 1 Episode 32 | 8m 55s | CC
Magnets have a north pole and a south pole. Two of the same pole will repel each other, while opposites attract. Only certain materials, especially those that contain iron, can be magnets. And there’s a magnetic field around Earth, which is why you can use a compass to figure out which way is north. In this episode of Crash Course Physics, Shini takes us into the world of magnetism!
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