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There are some variables like what the magnet is made of and how it was initially magnetized. If a bar magnet is bent into a horseshoe shape to make a horseshoe magnet, the magnetic field will be more dense (stronger) across the gap of the horseshoe magnet than it would have been anywhere around the bar magnet from which it was made. And since magnets are strongest at their poles, horseshoe magnets can use both their poles at once while bar magnets can only use one pole at a time.

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What is Difference of bar and horceshoe magnet?

One key difference between a bar magnet and a horseshoe magnet is their shape. Bar magnets are long and rectangular, while horseshoe magnets are U-shaped. Another difference is their magnetic field strength, with horseshoe magnets typically having a stronger magnetic field at the poles compared to bar magnets.


A bar magnet's pull is strongest?

No, electromagnets are stronger than bar magnets.


Are bar magnets stronger than electro magnets?

Yes, because electromagnets can lose their magnetism.


What is the difference between the magnetic fields of horseshoe and bar magnets?

The magnetic field for a bar magnet is fairly circular around the whole of the magnet, with the north and south poles at opposite ends. The magnetic field for a horseshoe magnet, however, only arcs in front of the two ends, as both are pointed on the same end.


What are the different shapes of magnets?

Horseshoe, Bar, U, Ring, Circle, etc.


Do horse shoe magnets have separate poles?

Yes, horseshoe magnets have two poles just like bar magnets - a north pole and a south pole. The poles are located at the ends of the horseshoe shape.


How many kinds of magnets are they?

only one... but there are difrent shapes...


Why horseshoe magnet be stored with bar of soft iron across the poles?

the tiny magnets or domain at end of magnets are not perfectly align and if we keep it the magnetic strength gets weaker and weaker so by attaching bar of soft iron opposite poles induces on it and this will keep the tiny magnets at the end align.


What shapes do magnets come in?

There is no restriction in the shpae of magnet it can be of any shape but the most common shapes are horseshoe, bar and ring


Is a bar magnet stronger than a u-shaped magnet?

circular because you can find small circular magnets called "rare earth super magnets" at the store called princess auto


How do you make a horseshoe magnet?

In general, magnets are brittle and will break before they bend. And yes, refrigerator magnets bend, but in them the magnetic material is powdered. But if we took a bar magnet and bent it, we'd have a horseshoe magnet. It's not quite that simple to make a horseshoe magnet, but it isn't too tough, either.


Do all magnets look alike?

No, magnets come in different shapes, sizes, and strengths. They can be made from various materials such as ferrite, neodymium, or samarium cobalt, each with unique properties. Magnets can appear in different forms like horseshoe, bar, disc, or even custom shapes based on their intended use.