Forces between magnets

Every magnet has two poles. These are usually at the ends of the magnet and are called the north pole and the south pole.

When two magnets are placed together, they can either attract or repel.

Use the animation on the left to find out if the following arrangements of magnets will attract or repel.

	South pole to North pole.
	North pole to South pole.
	North pole to North pole.
	South pole to South pole.