What Is a Magnet?

A magnet is a special object that can pull certain metal things toward it without even touching them! Hold a magnet near a paper clip and — SNAP! — the clip jumps right onto the magnet. It is like invisible hands grabbing the clip! Magnets stick to your refrigerator because the fridge door is made of metal. Magnets are used everywhere — in toys, doors, phones, and even inside speakers that play music!