Hawkins Electrical Guide v. 01 (of 10) / Questions, Answers, & Illustrations, A progressive course of study for engineers, electricians, students and those desiring to acquire a working knowledge of electricity and its applications

by N. Hawkins

Ans. Magnets have two opposite kinds of magnetism or magnetic poles, which attract or repel each other in much the same way as would two opposite kinds of electrification.

Ques. What is the nature of each kind of magnetism?

Ans. One has a tendency to move toward the north and the other toward the south.

Ques. Where is the magnetism the strongest?

Ans. In two regions called the poles.

Ques. Describe the distribution of magnetism in a long shaped magnet.

Ans. The strongest magnetism resides in the ends, while all around the magnet half way between the poles there is no attraction at all.