The discussion revolves around identifying which of two metals is magnetic, exploring the properties of magnets and magnetic materials.
Participants are actively engaging with the problem, questioning assumptions about the behavior of magnets and magnetic metals. Some guidance has been offered regarding the orientation of magnets when interacting with metal objects, leading to further exploration of the topic.
There is an indication of uncertainty regarding the identification of permanent versus temporary magnets, and how this relates to the original question about the two metals.
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!