Magnet - Simple English Wikipedia

# Magnet

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A magnet is a very special metal. When you hold a magnet near some other metals or other magnets they pull that metal closer. That is called magnetism. Magnets can make some other metals into magnets when they are rubbed together.

## [edit] See also

- Electromagnet

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