How does a magnet work?

A magnet is a material that creates a magnetic field, which is a force that attracts or repels certain metals, such as iron, nickel, and cobalt. This magnetic field is created by the alignment of the particles, or electrons, within the magnet, which all have a north and south pole. When two magnets are brought close to each other, the north pole of one magnet will attract the south pole of the other magnet, while the north poles and south poles of two like magnets will repel each other. The strength of a magnet is determined by the number of aligned electrons within it, which varies depending on the type of material used.

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