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Magnetic fields

Remember that a magnetic fields are not visible unless you use a magnetic material to help show them. 
A magnetic field is the area around a magnet where it can have an effect.
A magnetic field always goes from North to South
A magnetic field is strongest at the poles.

There are two ways that you can show a magnetic field around a compass
– Iron filings
_ Compass. 

Watch the video, this shows you how iron filings can be used to show a magnetic field

Watch the video, this shows you how compasses can be used to show a magnetic field

What about different shaped magnets? This is a horseshoe magnet

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