Losing Magnetism
What are the three ways for a magnet to lose its magnetism?
Striking it, Heating it, and Dropping it.
Are magnets on some trains so they can move faster?
Yes, they are on some of the fastest trains in the world.
What happens when you place two north poles next to each other?
They repel.
What will happen when domains align?
The object will become magnetized.
What will happen if you drop iron fillings on a magnet?
They show the magnetic field.
Does putting a magnet in water make it temporarily lose its magnetism?
No, it works just fine in water.
Does a compass use magnets to point north?
Yes, this is because of the Earth's magnetic field.
What happens when you place a north and south pole of a magnet next to each other?
They attract.
What are domains?
They are the tiny regions in a magnet where atoms group together.
What is magnetic force?
The force of repulsion or attraction between the poles of a magnet.
What does Uncle Rodger say?
Good FuIyOH!!!
Are refrigerators, magnets?
Yes, magnets stick to them, because they contain iron.
What happens when you place two south poles next to each other?
They repel.
What happens when domains don't align?
The object is not a magnet.
Does the Earth have a magnetic field?
Yes, the Earth is a giant magnet so it has a magnetic field.