Magnet
Magnet
Magnet (/ˈmæɡ.nɪt/) is a material or object that produces a magnetic field. This magnetic field is invisible but is responsible for the most notable property of a magnet: a force that pulls on other ferromagnetic materials, such as iron, and attracts or repels other magnets.
Etymology
The word magnet comes from the Greek "magnítis líthos" (μαγνήτις λίθος), which means "magnesian stone". The name refers to the region of Magnesia in Greece, where these stones were first discovered.
Related Terms
Magnetic Field
A magnetic field is a vector field that describes the magnetic influence on moving electric charges, electric currents, and magnetic materials.
Ferromagnetic Material
Ferromagnetic material is a substance that can become magnetized when exposed to a magnetic field. The most common examples are iron, nickel, and cobalt.
Magnesia
Magnesia is a region in Greece where magnetic stones were first discovered. The term is also used to refer to a type of mineral compound found in this region.
Magnetic Force
Magnetic force is the force of attraction or repulsion that arises between electrically charged particles because of their motion. It is the basic force responsible for the action of electric motors and the attraction of magnets for iron.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Magnet
- Wikipedia's article - Magnet
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