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Explore the pulling power of magnets
Experiment with coin towers and paperclip chains
Find out about poles in a short animated video
See dancing magnetic liquid made from magnetite
Read a story about pigeons and the Earth's magnetic field
How do fairground rides use electricity and magnets to brake?
Find out how to make an electromagnet
Ask an adult for help.
Watch a physicist make a simple train using magnets
Find out more about magnets and magnetism
Scroll down to watch a video. The video begins with a short advert.
Watch iron being pulled out of breakfast cereal
Lots more experiments with magnets to try
Choose an experiment, or click on "Activity Books" for more fun magnet activities.
Pictures to download
p198 - Magnets stored with keepers
p200 - Magnets attracting pins
p204 - Inside a magnet - domains
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Pocket scientist
Pocket scientist - The blue book
“A handy pocket-size and packed full of information...a meaty introduction to the science behind everyday things.”
The Guardian
In a handy pocket-size and packed full of information...a meaty introduction to the science behind everyday things such as how we communicate, how we stay healthy and how machines work. The book provides good links to internet sites to make it easy for readers to search for further information if they want to.
The Guardian
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