This discussion centers on the interaction between magnets and magnetic metals, specifically addressing how orientation affects attraction. Participants agree that a magnet will always attract a magnetic metal, regardless of their relative positions. The conversation also explores practical applications, such as using a bar magnet to pick up metal objects and the concept of creating a temporary magnet through rubbing. The consensus is that understanding these principles is intuitive yet often overlooked.
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They would attract each other. I'm thinking of balancing them both and make some sort of a makeshift compass but think that's a sketchy solution.haruspex said:Consider different orientations and relative positions in which you might bring them together. What would you expect to observe?
In the same way, regardless of their relative positions and orientations?Despot said:They would attract each other.
Yes I believe a magnet and a magnetic metal will always attract each other. Am I missing something here?haruspex said:In the same way, regardless of their relative positions and orientations?
I think you are.Despot said:Yes I believe a magnet and a magnetic metal will always attract each other. Am I missing something here?
If it was for example a bar magnet I'd orient 1 end to the metal object I was trying to pick up.haruspex said:I think you are.
Suppose you wanted to pick up a metal object using a magnet. How would you orient the magnet towards the object?
And I just got it, thank you!haruspex said:I think you are.
Suppose you wanted to pick up a metal object using a magnet. How would you orient the magnet towards the object?
Quite a nice example of knowing the answer intuitively, but not realising you do.Despot said:And I just got it, thank you!