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because when it is hit with a lot of force some of the little invisible magnets inside or the domains are thrown off and they don't attract to each other as much.

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Because the magnet is lined up inside to where it can become weaker but will never lose full magnetism

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Q: Why can a magnet be demagnetised by hammering it?
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How can iron be demagnetized?

an iron can be demagnetised by ;-hammering it while facing east _west direction -hitting it hard on the ground -connecting it into an ac current while facing the east _west direction .


How does heat affect a magnet?

A permanent magnet (i.e. not an electromagnet) will be demagnetised by heating it.


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Can you make a temporary magnet by hammering a nail with a hammer?

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How does demagnetisation of a magnet occur when you keep similar poles together?

WHEN A MAGNET IS DROPPED OR HAMMERED, VIBRATIONS CAUSED BY THE IMPACT ON THE MAGNET RANDOMIZE MAGNETIC MOLECULES and disturb the pattern of molecules of the magnet as a result magnet looses its magnetic force and becomes demagnetised.


Can objects be demagnetized?

yes, an object can be demagnetized by 3 ways:hammeringheatingalternating current method


How do you demagnatise a magnet?

You can demagnetize a magnet by: -dropping it many times -heating it over a flame -hammering it many times


Why does a magnet lose its' magnetism by hammering and heating?

The magnets' domains become unaligned.


Is a bar magnet a permanent?

yes,but it can loose it's property by heating,hammering and dropping


How can be destroyed?

---- Magnetism can be destroyed by following methods:---- * By heating the magnet, * By hammering the magnet.--->In accordance to this point...allowing the magnet to fall violently* By keeping similar poles of magnets together for a long time. * [not sure about this]by keeping magnet under running water.


How do you spell demagnetised?

In Australia and the UK, you would spell it "demagnetised". In the US, you would substitute a 'z' - "demagnetized".


How can magnetism be destroyed?

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