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MAGNETISM
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MAGNETIC FORCES - LAB

PROBLEM: 
Why do magnets have different force fields?

HYPOTHESIS:

MATERIALS: 
Different types of magnets, iron files

PROCEDURE: 
Find North and South poles of each of the different types of magnets.  Put a sheet of paper over each of the magnets and sprinkle iron files until you see a pattern.  Draw the force field that you see.  Be very careful not to get iron files on the magnet.  Follow your teacher's instructions.

MAGNET FORCE FIELD
Marbles  

 

Bar  

 

Cow  

 

Horseshoe  

 

Ring  

 

Logo  

 

CONCLUSIONS:

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