All metals have magnetic properties.
Important Questions on Fun with Magnets
The cup in the picture should be made of iron. Inside it is placed a magnet. For the paper clip to float, it should be made of metal. The length of the thread that fixes the paper clip to the base of the stand should be shorter than the distance between the base and the cup.
Can we use a heavy iron nail instead of a paper clip? Explain your answer.
The cup in the picture should be made of iron. Inside it is placed a magnet. For the paper clip to float, it should be made of metal. The length of the thread that fixes the paper clip to the base of the stand should be shorter than the distance between the base and the cup.
How long will the paper clip continue to stand as shown in the picture, and why?
Iron filings are magnetic and are attracted by a magnet. You scatter some iron filings on a sheet of paper. Next, you place a bar magnet on the sheet. You will find that the iron filings stick to the bar magnet.
Where on the bar magnet will most of the iron filings stick?
