Book 21, Question 2
Why Do Magnets Have Two Ends Called Poles?
Every magnet has two poles, called north and south. They are the places where its pulling power is strongest. Every magnet has exactly two poles.
More fun facts
- Every magnet has two ends called poles.
- One is the north pole and the other is the south pole.
- The poles are where the magnetic field is strongest.
- Bar magnets and horseshoe magnets both have two poles.
- Whatever its shape, a permanent magnet always has two different ends.
Questions kids ask
Does a horseshoe magnet have poles too?
Yes. Bar magnets and horseshoe magnets both have two poles.