Materials for physics project

[.ryan.]

Hey guys,
I looked in the science projects sticky and got a good idea for my physics project due on Friday. He only gave us a week to do it, so it doesn't really have to be all that complex, you basically get an A just for doing one, and the better you present it, the higher the A will be. Anyway, since we are studying electricity right now, I decided to do my project over electromagnetism. One project that caught my eye was testing the magnetivity of different types of metals. The thing is, before I go buy a bunch of different materials, can someone tell me about 3-5 different metals that have good magnetic properties to use in my project? Thanks a lot.

 

[Fermat]

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[quicknote]

Hi there,

It's great that you have found a project idea that interests you and relates to your current studies on electricity. Electromagnetism is a fascinating topic and there are many different directions you could take your project in. Testing the magnetivity of different metals is a great idea and can provide valuable insights into the properties of these materials.

To answer your question, there are several metals that have good magnetic properties that you could use in your project. Some examples include iron, nickel, cobalt, and neodymium. These metals are known for their strong magnetic fields and are commonly used in the production of magnets. You could also consider using alloys, such as Alnico (aluminum, nickel, and cobalt) or ferrite (iron oxide and other metals), which are specifically designed to have magnetic properties.

It's important to note that the strength of a material's magnetic field can also depend on its shape and size, as well as the strength of the external magnetic field applied to it. Therefore, to accurately compare the magnetivity of different metals, it's important to control these variables as much as possible.

I wish you the best of luck with your project and hope you have fun exploring the world of electromagnetism! Please let me know if you have any further questions or need any additional assistance.