Do both magnetic poles attract metal?

Both the north pole or south pole of a magnet are equal in holding power and both will stick to magnetic material such as steel or iron.

Is it possible to break a magnet and separate its north pole from its south pole?

Unlike poles of different magnets attract each other; like poles repel each other. Breaking a magnet in two does not isolate its north pole from its south pole. Each half is found to have its own north and south poles.

What happens when a metal becomes a superconductor?

superconductivity, complete disappearance of electrical resistance in various solids when they are cooled below a characteristic temperature. This temperature, called the transition temperature, varies for different materials but generally is below 20 K (−253 °C).

What happens if a magnet has two like poles together?

When two magnets are brought together, the opposite poles will attract one another, but the like poles will repel one another. This is similar to electric charges.

What side of magnets attract metal?

All magnets have north and south poles. Opposite poles are attracted to each other, while the same poles repel each other. When you rub a piece of iron along a magnet, the north-seeking poles of the atoms in the iron line up in the same direction.

What happens if the north pole of another bar magnet is brought closer to the north pole of the magnet?

Unlike poles of magnets attract each other while the like poles repel. Hence, when the north pole of one magnet is brought near the north pole of another magnet, they would repel each other.

How do electrons move in a superconductor?

But in a superconductor below its critical temperature, electrons behave totally differently. Instead of bumping and jostling, they pair up and move in sync with the other electrons in a kind of wave.

How does superconductor levitation work?

At normal temperatures, magnetic fields can pass through the material normally. When a magnet is placed above a superconductor at critical temperature, the superconductor pushes away its field by acting like a magnet with the same pole causing the magnet to repel, that is, “float”—no magical sleight of hand required.

Can same poles touch?

Originally Answered: What will happen two permanent magnet if the same poles face each other? They will demagnetise each other. This might not happen instantly but will take a long time depending on the strength of the magnets. If one magnet is strong and the other magnet is weak, it happens quickly.