The Uses of Magnets Magnets, besides being fun to play with, have many uses. They are used in consumer as well as industrial goods. Let's get to know more about the uses of magnets. Magnets are materials which produce a magnetic field, and have the capability to attract ferrous components like iron, steel, cobalt, and [...]
Magnet Background A magnet is a material that can exert a noticeable force on other materials without actually contacting them. This force is known as a magnetic force and may either attract or repel. While all known materials exert some sort of magnetic force, it is so small in most materials that it is not [...]
History of Permanent Magnets Lodestones The history of permanent magnets goes back to ancient times. Records from early Greek, Roman and Chinese civilisations make reference to rare and mysterious stones called lodestones. These lodestones could attract each other and also small pieces of iron. When suspended from a thread it was noted that they always [...]
