Do magnets have the same strength on both sides?
All permanent magnets have a north and a south side - even if you break them. But what about strength? Neodymium and ferrite have the same strength on all sides....
Facts about magnetism
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What happens when a magnet breaks?What happens when a magnet breaks?
What happens when a magnet breaks? Does it turn into two new magnets or will it stop working altoghether? Find the answer in this blog post.
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Erasing hard drives using magnetsErasing hard drives using magnets
You don't need to smash old hard drives beyond recognition - erase the contents with a powerful magnet instead!
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Can you alter ferrite magnets?Can you alter ferrite magnets?
Can you change the shape of a ferrite magnet without breaking it? Can you drill or sand them? And is it possible to make more magnets by splitting the magnet...
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What does axial magnetism mean?What does axial magnetism mean?
What does it mean that a magnet is axially magnetised? It means that the poles face the ends of the magnet (cut across). The opposite of axial is diametrical and it is explained below....
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What does diametric magnetism mean?
What does diametric magnetism mean?
What does diametrically magnetisation mean? A magnet always has 2 poles: a north pole and a south pole. In addition, one speaks of diametrically magnetised or axially magnetised. Shown above is the...
