Technical data

Breaking down magnets (elementary magnets)

Article no: P1086000

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Principle

The students should learn that, on dividing a magnet into two pieces, magnets having north and south poles are always produced. It is not possible to produce a magnet with only one pole.

Benefits

Quick and easy experiment for qualitatively understanding of magnetic phenomena

Tasks

Are there magnets with only one pole? Investigate whether, when a magnet is divided, two magnets are produced each with only one pole.

Scope of delivery

Magnet, d=8 mm, l=60 mm	06317-00	1
Iron wire, notched, d = 1,2 mm, 2 kg	06343-03	1
Pocket compass	06350-10	1