Magnet Side Force: Explaining the Physics

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When 2 magnets are on opposite sides of a table by moving one magnet the other moves also.

could someone explain the physics/formulas or relations that correspond to this.


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Have a look at Magnetism on Wikipedia. That should give you everything you need. If not, a simple google search will yield the answers.
 

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