7. Storage of magnets

The bar magnets should always be kept in pairs separated by a piece of wood, keeping the unlike poles on the same side. Also, a pair of soft iron pieces should be placed across their ends.

 

 

A piece of soft iron is kept across the poles for a horseshoe magnet like a magnetic keeper.

 

 

The magnets should be kept away from the electronic gadgets like cassettes, mobiles, televisions, music systems, DVD's, compact disks (CDs), and the computers. When a magnet is placed near these electronic gadgets, it affects the magnetic property, and hence spoils the device as well as the magnet.

1. Magnets are so strong that it is used to lift heavy loads. In a junkyard, a crane attached to a magnet is used to carry heavy metal loads. Magnets also help to separate magnetic materials from the junk.

 

 

2. Even playing toys and dolls have magnets in them.

 

 

3. In magnetic loudspeakers, magnets are used to produce sound.

 

 

4. Magnets are used in compasses to show the north and south directions. Mountaineers and hikers use the compass for finding direction in unknown places. Magnets are used in ships and aeroplanes for navigation.

 

 

5. The usage of magnets plays a vital role in small electric motors and some door locks.

 

 

6. The other simple things which use magnets are bags, pencil boxes, stickers on refrigerators, pin holders, and phone covers.