How Do Horseshoe Magnets Create Induction Lines Without Contact?

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Horseshoe magnets create induction lines through their magnetic fields, even when placed side by side without contact. The arrangement of the magnets affects the lines of induction, with like poles repelling and unlike poles attracting. A practical method to visualize these lines is by using iron filings on a sheet of paper placed over the magnets. Participants express interest in experimenting with this setup in a laboratory setting to observe the magnetic fields firsthand. Understanding the interaction between the magnets enhances comprehension of magnetic induction principles.
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how are lines of induction formed due to 2 horseshoe magnets that are placed side by side but no contact? Are there websites that would show me about it?
 
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We need a diagram of some sort. How exactly are the magnets placed with respect to each other?
 
Sirus, the two horseshoe magnets are placed close to each other without contact such that (1) like poles are aside and (2) when unlike poles are aside...
 
do u mean lines of repulsion and attraction?

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TenaliRaman said:
do u mean lines of repulsion and attraction?

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hello.. yups.. about lines of induction... just to see how "fields" look like
 
franz32 said:
how are lines of induction formed due to 2 horseshoe magnets that are placed side by side but no contact? Are there websites that would show me about it?

Why don't you see yourself? Just place a sheet of paper above the magnets and sprinkle iron filing around the magnets onto the paper. :smile:

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Ok... why didn't I think of it?
 
Hello.. I would suggest to try it somewhere... for me, I'll go to the laboratory and find it out. I think it will be fun because you're using iron fillings..
 
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