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Magnets are used in a number of household items.
First, anything with a motor:
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Ceiling Fan
Garbage Disposal
Furnace
Additionally, the seal around your refrigerator door may have a magnet to get a good air seal. Older kitchen cabinets had magnetic latches as well.
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What is the use of a magnet in a motor?
Magnets are used in motors to create motion. Magnets have two kinds of polarity, positive (north) and negative (south). When two magnets of the same polarity are facing each other, they will be attracted to each other. Conversely, if the polarity of the the two magnets are opposites than they two magnets will be repulsed. This concept of rotational motion is what is occurring in a motor.
Does shape effect the magnetic repulsion between two magnets?
The further the magnets, the lesser the attraction/repulsion.
What are the two main properties of magnets?
Magnets have two poles north and south. Like poles repel and unlike poles attract.
Which objects have magnets in them?
Many objects have magnets in them. Electric motors and speakers use them. Refrigerator magnets and similar objects use magnets. The magnetron of a microwave oven usually contains two large magnets. Even some types of fake earrings use magnets.
What would occur if two magnets were placed with their north poles end to end?
If you placed two magnets with their north poles end to end they would repel each other.
What household objects have magnets in?
Two household objects that have magnets are: fridge magnets, and sizzlers
What are two devices in a household that use permanent magnets?
Speakers, and computer hard drives.
What are two thing magnet attract to?
Items containing iron and other magnets.
What are some common household items that can be used on clogged drains?
Two common household items that can be used to unclog a clogged drain are vinegar and baking soda. These items can be purchased inexpensively if they are not already in the home.
What two magnets make compass work?
Thepermanent and atemporary magnet.
What household items can be considered a sphere?
Oranges, two perfectly round bowls stacked together.
What is force between two magnets called?
repulsion or attraction between two magnets which leads to calculation of a positive work in the interaction shows the presence of a new force named the magnetic force.
What are some household items that begin with the letter K?
Some household items that begin with the letter K are: knife, kitchen table, key, knob. Additionally, kumquats and kipper are two types of food that may be found in a home.
Do simple magnets have two poles?
all magnets have two poles
What are some household items that weigh 2.2 pounds?
320 pennies
What are some common household items that can be used for drain cleaning?
You could use many items around your home to help clear a drain such as baking soda, vinegar, washing soap, hot water or a mixture of some of these two items together. Another good approach might be a plunger to try and work the clog loose.
If two magnets come together you say they what each other?
if two magnets come together we say they are
