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Why do magnets attract and repel

Magnets can pull objects closer or push them away without even touching. This video explains why magnets attract and repel, and how magnetic poles and fields make this possible. A simple and clear ...
Warnings about magnets and gadgets have been passed down like tech folklore, often without much explanation. The reality is more nuanced: some electronics are genuinely vulnerable to magnetic fields, ...
At some point, you've probably heard the stern warning: Never put magnets near your electronics! It's advice so ingrained in tech culture that it feels like a law of physics. But is it true? Was it ...