Hey there! I’m so glad you’re here just in time to see something super cool. I’ve been working on a new experiment, and I can’t wait to show you how I can make a magnet float in the air!
First, I took a marker and stuck it to the table using some modeling clay. Then, I slid a magnet ring down to the bottom of the marker. Next, I carefully lowered another magnet ring down the marker, and presto! The magnet started to float!
It’s not magic—it’s a magnet trick! Magnets are amazing because they can do all sorts of cool things.
Magnets are special objects made from metals. You might have some at home or school, like on a refrigerator or in a toy. The important thing about magnets is that they can create forces, which are pushes or pulls. Magnets can pull on things made of certain metals, like paper clips or nails.
And guess what? Magnets don’t even need to touch something to push or pull it! That’s what makes them so fascinating.
Testing if different things are magnetic is fun, but even more interesting things happen when you put two magnets together. Sometimes, magnets pull on each other and stick together. But if you flip one magnet over, they might push away from each other, just like in my floating magnet experiment!
Magnets have two sides, called the north pole and the south pole. When the north pole of one magnet is near the south pole of another, they attract each other and pull together. But if you try to put two north poles together, they repel each other and won’t stick!
In my experiment, the two magnets on the marker are repelling each other. One magnet has its north pole facing up, and the other has its north pole facing down, so they push against each other and float.
You can try this floating magnet experiment at home or come up with your own fun ideas! Maybe use attracting magnets to hold up a blanket fort or balance things on repelling magnets.
If you have any cool magnet ideas, let us know! You can ask a grown-up to help you email us at [email protected]. And if you want to learn more science with me and Squeaks, hit the subscribe button. See you next time!
Magnet Hunt: Go on a magnet hunt around your house or classroom! Find different objects and test if they are magnetic by using a magnet. Make a list of the items that stick to your magnet. Can you find out what these items have in common? Are they made of metal? Discuss with a friend or family member why some objects are magnetic and others are not.
Magnet Art: Create a piece of art using magnets! Gather some paper clips, small metal objects, and a piece of paper. Place the paper on a flat surface and use a magnet underneath to move the metal objects around on top of the paper. What kind of patterns or pictures can you make? Try using different shapes and sizes of magnets to see how they affect the movement of the objects.
Floating Magnet Experiment: Try the floating magnet experiment described in the article. Use a marker, modeling clay, and two ring magnets. Carefully observe what happens when you place the magnets on the marker. Can you make the magnet float? What happens if you flip one of the magnets? Write down your observations and share them with your classmates or family.
