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@ Magnetic Nuts & Bolts Holder
Tom "Hammy" Hamilton begins his exploration of Magnets.

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@ Computer Hard Disk

White Daisy Egg
My pets are in awe of these beautiful eggs—they would love to try to paint their own one year. Easter and spring are times of joy as the earth awakens, plants are pushing forth from the soil, and the days are becoming warmer. Many baby animals are born in the spring, and life is burgeoning. May these eggs bring you joy and be a reminder of the earth renewing itself.

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

@ Cheerful Magnetic Clips
The unit used to measure the strength of a magnet is called a tesla.

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@ Magnetised Metal Spheres
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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@ Abstract, Magnetic Energy
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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@ Dutch Fridge Magnets
Scientists have shown that Earth’s magnetic field is weakening. Current events have made it less attractive.

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@ Aurora Borealis Phenomenon
"I'm very pleased with my new fridge magnet. So far I've got five fridges!" said Coco.
"Ouch!" responded Tom "Hammy" Hamilton.

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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
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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@ Magnetic Levitation Traiin
"Wow! I'm going to get me one of these cool fridge magnets!" remarked Velveteen.
"Me too!" said Tom "Hammy" Hamilton. "It'll be a nice reminder of our Rare Earth experience, won't it?"

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@ Abstract Solar System
What attracts knights in shining armour even more than damsels in distress? Magnets!

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@ Ducks in a Row
Scientists have shown that Earth’s magnetic field is weakening. Current events have made it less attractive.

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@ Itty Bitty Magnets
"You know, I love talking about magnets. But I try not to."
"Why's that, Tom "Hammy" Hamilton?" asked pink eye, baffled.
"It's quite a polarizing topic!" responded Tom "Hammy" Hamilton.

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@ Electromagnetic Waves
The unit used to measure the strength of a magnet is called a tesla.

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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
The unit used to measure the strength of a magnet is called a tesla.

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

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@ Hiking Compass
Samarium Cobalt alloys are rare earth magnets, often used in specialist applications such as aerospace.

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@ Old Fashioned Compass
"Wow! I'm going to get me one of these cool fridge magnets!" remarked Foxy Rex.
"Me too!" said Tom "Hammy" Hamilton. "It'll be a nice reminder of our Rare Earth experience, won't it?"

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@ Happy Fridge Magnet
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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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
"I've bought so many souvenirs from the gift shop already my rucksack's almost full!" said CatchThis18.
"Me too!" said Tom "Hammy" Hamilton. "It's great on this experience, isn't it?"

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@ Dart Board
All magnets produce a magnetic force: this is called a magnetic field. This field travels from a magnet’s north pole to the south pole and is completely invisible to the human eye, however, iron filings can be used to show these fields.

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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
The unit used to measure the strength of a magnet is called a tesla.

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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
The unit used to measure the strength of a magnet is called a tesla.

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@ Physics Wallpaper
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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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
Tom "Hammy" Hamilton has now completed his exploration of Magnets. As he prepares to go home, he receives a wonderful gift!

Tom "Hammy" Hamilton 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!