Magnetic Force - GCSE Physics Definition

Magnetic force is the push or pull that happens between objects because of their magnetic fields. When you bring two magnets close to each other, they will either attract or repel. This happens because magnets have two poles, called the North and South poles. Opposite poles attract each other, while the same poles repel. Magnetic force is what you feel when you try to push two like-poles together, or when a magnet sticks to a fridge. It's an invisible force, but you can see it in action when you use a compass, which points towards the Earth's magnetic North Pole. In GCSE Physics, understanding magnetic force helps explain how motors work and how electricity and magnetism are connected.