Magnetism is the force exerted by magnets - objects that repel or attract each other. This powerful physical phenomenon is a component of electromagnetics and one of the fundamental forces of nature.

The motion of charged particles found in all substances releases electric currents that generate magnetic fields. These particles become tiny magnets, each with a North and South pole. Technically speaking, all matter is influenced by the magnetic force that permeates our universe. According to the BBC, some of these impacts are more pronounced than others.

Usually, the magnetic field generated by these particles is random, which means their North and South poles cancel out each other. Some objects - from large chunks of iron ore to letter magnets stuck to refrigerators - have magnetic fields arranged in the same direction. According to Live Science, as the velocity of these charged particles increases, the magnetic field of these objects becomes stronger.

Magnetic force is a mysterious force in this universe. Scientists do not fully understand why it happened first. According to Live Science, they are unsure why these particles have north-south directions and many different magnetic forms.