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Watch this video and have fun with magnets!
Fun with Magnets
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Try this Magnet Temperature Experiment
Test how the temperature of a magnet will affect the strength of the magnet.
For this activity you will need 3 magnets.
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First, determine how many pieces of paper the magnet can hold against a refrigerator. Record the number of papers each can hold before the magnet or papers fall.
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Next, place the magnets in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Take the magnets out. Record the number of papers they can hold.
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Finally, place the magnets outside on a warm sunny day for 30 minutes. (If it is not hot outside, place the magnet under a lamp or light.) Record the number of papers they can hold.
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What happened to the magnetic forces when the temperature of the magnets changed?
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