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@ Magnetic Nuts & Bolts Holder
Eldon begins his exploration of Magnets.

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@ Computer Hard Disk

Blue And Gold Egg
The first painted eggs came from Mesopotamia, and because eggs were forbidden food during Lent, people painted eggs while Lent was being observed—after Lent, they would eat the eggs on Easter Day.

Beautifully decorated eggs “pysanka” are associated with Ukraine, and the oldest painted egg that was unearthed in northern Ukraine is dated to the end of the 17th century.

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Cheerful Magnetic Clips
Keep your noticeboard in order with these colourful clips!

@ Cheerful Magnetic Clips
Neodymium magnet (NdFeB) is a type of rare-earth magnet that is composed of a neodymium, iron, and boron alloys. General Motors and Sumitomo Special Metals invented them in 1982. The strongest permanent magnets currently available are neodymium magnets. Among their applications are cordless tools, hard disk drives, and magnetic fasteners.

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@ Magnetised Metal Spheres
There are different types of magnets
There are three different types of magnets: electromagnets, air-core magnets, and permanent magnets. There are five types of modern permanent magnets, each made in a different way from different materials with different characteristics. The five types of permanent magnets:
Neodymium
Samarium Cobalt
Ferrite
Alnico
Flexible Rubber

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@ Abstract, Magnetic Energy
"What’s the difference between a magnet and a construction site?" asked LILJE.
"I don't know; what?" responded Eldon.
"A construction site has more poles!"

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@ Dutch Fridge Magnets
Alnico is an alloy made up of aluminium, nickel and cobalt. A strong permanent magnet can be made from Alnico alloys. Consumer electronics and industrial applications use them extensively. The material is found for example in large electric motors, microphones, loudspeakers, electric guitar pickups and microwave ovens.

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@ Aurora Borealis Phenomenon
Scientists have shown that Earth’s magnetic field is weakening. Current events have made it less attractive.

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Purple and Gold Aurora
Auroras occur when charged particles (electrons and protons) collide with gases in the Earth's upper atmosphere. Those collisions produce tiny flashes that fill the sky with colourful light. As billions of flashes occur in sequence, the auroras appear to move or dance in the sky.

@ Purple and Gold Aurora
Electromagnets are used by some high-speed trains. These trains 'float' above the track, which reduces friction, helping the train to go faster.

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@ Magnetic Levitation Traiin
The Earth's magnetic poles move about 40 kilometres each year.

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@ Abstract Solar System
Samarium Cobalt alloys are rare earth magnets, often used in specialist applications such as aerospace.

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@ Ducks in a Row
Magnetic fields can cause paper clips to become temporary magnets attracting other paper clips. In the absence of the permanent magnet, the paper clips lose their magnetic properties.

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@ Itty Bitty Magnets
"What’s the difference between a magnet and a construction site?" asked Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof.
"I don't know; what?" responded Eldon.
"A construction site has more poles!"

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@ Electromagnetic Waves
What will happen when the Earth's magnetic poles flip? I don't know, but I heard Santa's been interviewing penguins to see if they can pull a sleigh.

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Turquoise Northern Lights
The aurora can be seen near the poles of both the northern and southern hemisphere. In the north the display is known as the aurora borealis; in the south it is called the aurora australis. What we are seeing in these beautiful displays in the sky are atoms and molecules in our atmosphere colliding with particles from the sun. The aurora's characteristic wavy patterns and curtains of light are caused by the lines of force in the Earth’s magnetic field.

@ Turquoise Northern Lights
"Hey, Eldon—what's the difference between a pessimist and a magnet?"
"I don't know, Jubb Jubb. What is the difference?"
"A magnet has a positive side!"

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@ Fridge Magnet Icons
Oh look ... you found a truly unique little penguin!

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@ Hiking Compass
There are different types of magnets
There are three different types of magnets: electromagnets, air-core magnets, and permanent magnets. There are five types of modern permanent magnets, each made in a different way from different materials with different characteristics. The five types of permanent magnets:
Neodymium
Samarium Cobalt
Ferrite
Alnico
Flexible Rubber

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@ Old Fashioned Compass
I have a talking pig stuck to my fridge. It's a Babe magnet.

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@ Happy Fridge Magnet
I asked Alexa: "What’s the difference between light and dark soy sauce?"
She replied: "Dark soy sauce is used in Chinese cooking to add colour and flavour to dishes. Light is an electromagnetic radiation within a certain portion of the electro magnetic spectrum."

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Northern Lights in Green
What causes the different colours in the aurora? Different gases give off different colours when they are heated. The same process is also taking place in the aurora. The two primary gases in the Earth’s atmosphere are nitrogen and oxygen, and these elements give off different colours during an aurora display. The green we see in the aurora is characteristic of oxygen, while hints of purple, blue or pink are caused by nitrogen.

@ Northern Lights in Green
"What’s the difference between a magnet and a construction site?" asked Bunnibuns.
"I don't know; what?" responded Eldon.
"A construction site has more poles!"

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@ Dart Board
Alnico is an alloy made up of aluminium, nickel and cobalt. A strong permanent magnet can be made from Alnico alloys. Consumer electronics and industrial applications use them extensively. The material is found for example in large electric motors, microphones, loudspeakers, electric guitar pickups and microwave ovens.

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Industrial Electromagnet
A scrap yard utilising an industrial strength electromagnet to deal with metal components.

@ Industrial Electromagnet
Electromagnets are used by some high-speed trains. These trains 'float' above the track, which reduces friction, helping the train to go faster.

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@ Computer Hard Drive
An electron and a proton walk into a magnetic field... ... Yes. That's it. There's no punchline. Physics isn't a joke.

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Reel to Reel Tape
Some old-fashioned magnetic tape! Do you remember recording the top hits of the day on a reel-to-reel tape recorder?

@ Reel to Reel Tape
Scientists have shown that Earth’s magnetic field is weakening. Current events have made it less attractive.

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@ Physics Wallpaper
"I'm very pleased with my new fridge magnet. So far I've got five fridges!" said Brownie.
"Ouch!" responded Eldon.

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Fridge Magnets from Poland
A variety of fridge magnets from Poland, featuring its capital city, Warsaw, and the red and white Polish flag. You could buy one doubling as a handy bottle opener!

@ Fridge Magnets from Poland
Eldon has now completed his exploration of Magnets. As he prepares to go home, he receives a wonderful gift!

Eldon has enjoyed his tour of Magnets, but it is time to go home now! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also enjoy exotic materials!