Magnet science

Magnet science studies materials, primarily metals like iron, cobalt, and nickel, that produce magnetic fields or respond to them. Magnets have two poles—north and south—and produce forces that attract or repel other magnetic objects. This is because moving electric charges within the material create magnetic fields. Magnetic forces are fundamental in many technologies, from electric motors and generators to data storage and medical imaging. Understanding magnetism involves principles of physics related to magnetic fields, forces, and the behavior of electrons within materials, offering insights into both natural phenomena and modern technological applications.