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First, you get a long wire (12 inches). Then, you get a nail and wrap the wire around the nail, but leave at least 1 inch of wire on each side. The use the ends of the wire and put it on the big magnet and it will pick up magnetic things.
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Definition of temporary magnet?
A magnet that isn't always a magnet.
What distinguishes a permanent magnet from a temporary magnet?
Permanent magnets do not lose their magnetic ability. Temporary magnets, however, gain magnetic properties when they are touched or moved by a permanent magnet. The properties of a temporary magnet dissipates over time after the permanent magnet is removed.
Is a horseshoe electromagnet bar magnet or a magnet pole a example of a temporary magnet?
An electromagnet is temporary because the field disappears when the current is switched off.
A magnet made from a steel paperclip is most likely a?
A temporary magnet.
What is a temporary magnet called?
electromagnet
Can Electricity can be used to make a temporary magnet.?
yes it can.
Can you make a temporary magnet by hammering a nail with a hammer?
Yes
What sticks to a temporary magnet?
Anything that is attracted to a permanent magnet will be attracted to (sticks to) a temporary magnet.
Definition of temporary magnet?
A magnet that isn't always a magnet.
What kind of magnet is made in a factory?
a temporary magnet!
What distinguishes a permanent magnet from a temporary magnet?
Permanent magnets do not lose their magnetic ability. Temporary magnets, however, gain magnetic properties when they are touched or moved by a permanent magnet. The properties of a temporary magnet dissipates over time after the permanent magnet is removed.
Is a horseshoe electromagnet bar magnet or a magnet pole a example of a temporary magnet?
An electromagnet is temporary because the field disappears when the current is switched off.
How can a temporary magnet be made from a ferromagnetic material?
Yes, you will create a temporary magnet. EX: if you put and nail next to an iron magnet, the nail will be temporarly magnetic.
Can a permanent magnet and a temporary magnet be made from the same magnetic material?
no they can not.
A magnet made from a steel paperclip is most likely a?
A temporary magnet.
Is a bar magnet a temporary magnet or not?
Yes, as long as their spins are aligned, they will attract other materials whose spins are aligned, be they temporary or permanent.
What is a temporary magnet called?
electromagnet
