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Magnetism

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Magnetism is a force that attracts or repels certain materials, such as iron or steel. It is caused by the movement of electric charges.