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http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Magnet
"Origin:
1400-50; late ME magnete < L magnēta < Gk mágnēta, acc. of mágnēs, short for (hē) Mágnēs (líthos) (the stone) of Magnesia"
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoBar magnets are sometimes called permanent magnets because you can't switch them off or on. They're always working. For exemple: you have to switch electromagnets on and off. But for permanent magnets, you could say 'they're permanent'.
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∙ 14y agoBecause it is a force brought about by a magnetic field.
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∙ 13y agoMagnets were founded by a farmer named Magnus, who was a Greek Magnesian. The term 'Magnesia' came from the two cities found in the ancient Lydia, which is known as the modern Turkey now.
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∙ 15y agoMost likely from Greeks or Latin.
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What is the name of a man made magnet?
Man-made or Synthetic magnets are stronger than natural magnets and have many uses including alternative medicine (magnet therapy for Arthritis & Rheumatism), fridge/car magnets, they are also widely used in manufacturing. Made from a Nickle, Aluminium and cobalt (AlNiCo) compound they are magnetized by placing them in a machine which produces a strong electromagnetic field.
What is the scientific name for the force between two magnets?
its just magnetism.
Name 1 use for magnets in everyday life?
Drivers for speakers or headphones.
Do magnets have glue in them?
Magnets do not have any glue in them.
How can magnets repel other magnets?
forever
Did magnets get there name from the greek town Magnesia?
No. Magnets got there name from the Greek Magnetis Lithos I think :D
What was the first name for magnets?
magnes
What is magnets name from holes?
Jose.
What is the name of nature magnet?
NATURAL MAGNETS
Name some magnets in your home?
fridge magnet
What is the scientific name of something that sticks to magnets?
A magnetic metal...
What is the name of a man made magnet?
Man-made or Synthetic magnets are stronger than natural magnets and have many uses including alternative medicine (magnet therapy for Arthritis & Rheumatism), fridge/car magnets, they are also widely used in manufacturing. Made from a Nickle, Aluminium and cobalt (AlNiCo) compound they are magnetized by placing them in a machine which produces a strong electromagnetic field.
Name one use for magnets in everday life?
electric motors
What is the scientific name for the force between two magnets?
its just magnetism.
What is the name of the space soldier toys from the 90s that had magnets on their feet?
Starcom
What is the ability to attract metal things?
Magnetism in the name for metals attracting to each other. Magnets draw other metals and magnets to themselves. It is a powerful bond that can hold something in between the magnets and still hold a connection.
Which metals do not attract magnets?
The only element attracted to magnets is iron. If a magnet sticks to it, it contains iron. Since steel is mostly iron, it attracts to magnets as well. Gold, silver, titanium, platinum, copper, and aluminum are metals that don't attract to magnets, just to name a few.
