Magnetism and the motor effect

Magnetism and electromagnetism occur because of the magnetic fields around magnets and around electric currents. The fields can be investigated by the forces they exert on magnets and magnetic materials.

Electromagnetism is caused by the magnetic fields around electric currents. The fields can cause forces with other nearby magnets and these forces can be used to make motors spin.

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