Magnetic Properties of Soft Iron and Steel
 

Magnetic Properties of Soft Iron and Steel problem 12


The diagram shows two bar magnets, stored with metal keepers across the ends. The keepers help to keep the magnets magnetised.


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The material used for the keepers becomes strongly magnetised when placed in contact with the magnets, but does not remain magnetised when taken away from the magnets. What is a suitable metal to use for the magnets and what is a suitable metal to use for the keepers?



 

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