2012-10-07

Magnetic Properties of Iron and Steel


Chains of paper clips can be hung from a magnet.
Each paper clip magnetises the one below it by induction and the unlike poles so formed attract.
If top paper clip is removed the chain collapses -
Magnetism induced in
iron is temporary (SOFT)
steel chain it does not
collapse -
Magnetism induced in
steel is permanent (HARD)
Strings of papers clips


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