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Uses of Magnets

Many household objects have magnets. Magnets have different strengths.

Examples of magnets in the home

Examples of magnets in the home

  • Music speakers.
  • Vacuum cleaners.
  • Fridge doors.
Magnets as tools

Magnets as tools

  • Magnets can pick up metal objects that contain iron.
    • Giant magnets are used to pick up cars in scrapyards.
    • If you spill paperclips, you could pick them up quickly using a magnet.
Magnets as tools 2

Magnets as tools 2

  • Magnets can be used to sort objects that contain iron.
    • Magnets are used to separate iron cans from aluminium cans in recycling.
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