Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
magnetic-attraction
noun
/mæɡˈnɛtɪk əˈtrækʃən/
Definition
The force that pulls objects with magnetic properties towards a magnet.
Examples
- A fridge magnet sticks to the refrigerator due to magnetic attraction.
- The magnetic attraction between the Earth and its core is essential for our planet’s magnetic field.
- During the physics experiment, we observed the magnetic attraction of the iron filings towards the bar magnet.
Meaning
Magnetic attraction refers to the phenomenon where magnets or magnetic materials exert a force that draws them closer together.
Synonyms
- magnetic force
- magnetic pull
- magnetism
