Magnetic poles

Magnetic poles are the points on a magnet where magnetic forces are strongest, typically labeled as north and south. These poles create magnetic fields—that invisible lines that show how magnetic forces move through space. Like opposite ends of a magnet attract, north poles attract south poles, while like poles repel each other. All magnets have these poles; if you cut a magnet in half, each piece will still have a north and south pole. Magnetic poles are fundamental to how magnets interact and are essential in devices like compasses and electric motors.