Magnetic+Fields

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The **Magnetic Field** is the space or area around the magnet that attracts iron or steel. The energy of the magnet or magnetic energy that attracts iron or steel is invisible to the human eye. Through the use of the iron filings, it is possible to view the Magnetic Field by seeing the pattern the iron filings take around the magnet. It is easy to see that the magnetic energy is concentrated at the **poles** of a magnet.



Here are two different poles **attracting**. Notice how the lines of magnetic energy are being shared between the poles.



Here are two same poles **repelling**. Notice how the lines of magnetic energy are not being shared between the poles.